Tetradrachm - Philoxenos Aniketos

Issuer Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year 100 BC - 95 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
Composition Silver
Weight 9.54 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#9C , MIG#343c , Bopearachchi&Rahman#– , SNG ANS 9#1198 , HGC 12#270
Obverse description Diademed heroic bust left, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull`s horn and ear, and brandishing spear in right hand.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANIKHTOY ΦIΛOΞENOY
(Translation: KING OF THE INVINCIBLE AND HOSPITABLE)
Reverse description Philoxenos, in military attire, on horse rearing right on ground line; Σ below, monogram to upper left.
Reverse script Kharosthi
Reverse lettering maharajasa apadihatasa philasinasa
(Translation: The Great King Philoxenos the Unconquered)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (100 BC - 95 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3954889930
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