Baktrian Kingdom, Antialkidas; AE Hemiobol; Zeus/caps of the Dioskuri
70,00 €
Description
Baktrian Kingdom, Antialkidas (ca. 127 – 120 BC). AE Quadruple Unit (Hemiobol). BAΣIΛEΩΣ NIKHΦOΡOÎ¥ ANTIAΛKIΔOÎ¥; laureate bust of Zeus right, thunderbolt over shoulder / Karoshti legend; caps of the Dioskouroi, palms between, monograms below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 8,36 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | Bopearachchi 17C; SNG ANS 1131-3 |
| Commentary: | rare; dark green patina, minor deposits and roughness |
Historical Context
Antialkidas' name is mentioned on the Heliodorus pillar - a stone pillar in central India erected by Heliodorus, who was an ambassador of Antialkidas.
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