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Tetradrachm - Zeionises Northern Satraps; Cach
| Issuer | Northern Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) |
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| Year | 45 BC - 5 AD |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | King Zeionises depicted in Parthian attire, riding on horseback to the right while holding a whip; a Greek legend encircles the equestrian effigy, and a Buddhist triratana symbol (the 'Three Jewels') appears in the right field. The composition reflects the syncretic artistic traditions of the Indo-Scythian realm, blending Hellenistic iconographic conventions with local religious symbolism. The horse is rendered in profile with stylized musculature characteristic of late Bactrian die-cutting technique. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | King Zeionises stands in full figure to the right, being crowned with a wreath by the goddess Tyche, who faces left and holds a cornucopia in her left hand; royal or mint monograms appear in both the left and right fields. The composition follows the standard Indo-Scythian reverse type derived from Hellenistic prototypes, with Tyche serving as a symbol of royal legitimacy and divine favor. The figures are rendered in a linear, provincial Hellenistic style with drapery indicated by incised lines. |
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