Indo-Greek Kingdom, Antialkidas; AE Unit; Zeus/Caps of the Dioskuri
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Description
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Antialkidas Nikephoros (ca. 130 – 120 BC). BAΣIΛEΩΣ NIKHΦOPOY ANTIAΛKI∆OY; bust of Zeus brandishing thunderbolt / Maharajasa jayadharasa Amtialkidasa (of Great King Antialkidas the Victory-bearer); two caps of Dioskouroi with palm branches in center, monogram below left.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,82 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | Bopearachchi 15A; SNG ANS 1107 |
| Commentary: | rare; black patina |
Historical Context
The name of Antialkidas is known from an inscription left on a pillar (the Heliodorus pillar), which was erected by his ambassador Heliodorus at the court of the Shunga king Bhagabhadra at Vidisha, near Sanchi.
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