Tetradrachm - Philoxenus

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 9.81 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#5B , HGC 12#268 , MIG#340c , SNG ANS 9#1182
Obverse description Helmeted Bust of King facing right with lettering in Greek around.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANIKHTOΥ ΦIΛOΞENOY
(Translation: Unconquered King Philoxenus, Protector)
Reverse description King on horseback riding right with dual monogram below, kharoshti legend around.
Reverse script Kharosthi
Reverse lettering Maharajasa apadihatasa Philasinasa
(Translation: of the Great King Philoxenos the Unconquered)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (100 BC - 95 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5857688940
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