Description: Baktrian Kingdom, Antialkidas (ca. 127 - 120 BC). AE Quadruple Unit (Hemiobol). BAΣIΛEΩΣ NIKHΦOΡOΥ ANTIAΛKIΔOΥ; laureate bust of Zeus right, thunderbolt over shoulder / Karoshti legend; caps of the Dioskouroi, palms between, monograms below.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 8,36 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: Bopearachchi 17C; SNG ANS 1131-3

Commentary: rare; dark green patina, minor deposits and roughness

History: Antialkidas' name is mentioned on the Heliodorus pillar - a stone pillar in central India erected by Heliodorus, who was an ambassador of Antialkidas.

Article Number: 036-06-02-44365