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Tetradrachm - Nicias
| Issuer | Indo-Greek Kingdom |
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| Year | 90 BC - 85 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΣΩTHPOΣ / NIKIOY |
| Reverse description | King Nicias depicted mounted on a horse prancing to the right, shown in a dynamic equestrian pose characteristic of Indo-Greek royal coinage. The figure of the rider is rendered in low relief on the hammered copper flan, with the horse's legs extended in a prancing gait. A Kharoshthi legend encircles the central equestrian device, reading 'maharajasa tratarasa nikiasa', the Prakrit equivalent of the Greek obverse title 'Saviour King Nicias'. The overall design reflects the bilingual and bicultural numismatic tradition of the Indo-Greek Kingdom. The coin surface shows significant wear and patination consistent with its age and copper composition. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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