Silver Drachma of Antimachus II of Bactria, Bactria, 174 BCE–165 BCE. 1944.100.74540

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Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΜΑΧΟΥ - Nike standing left holding palm and fillet

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Reverse: Maharajasa jayadharasa Antimakasa - Antimachus on horse prancing right with head facing

Physical Description

Axis: 1
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 2.41

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 174 BCE - 165 BCE
Denomination: Drachma
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Antimachus II of Bactria
- - State: Indo-Greek Kingdoms
- State: Kingdom of Bactria
Geographic
- Region: Bactria
Obverse
- Symbol (LeftField): Bopearachchi Monogram 77 , consists of Μ and Τ

References

Reference: Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coinage Antimachus II 1.3
Citation: SNGANS.404
Reference: Bop.1.C

Administrative History

Identifier: 1944.100.74540
Lot: 1944.100
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- ETN; R. B. Whitehead Col.l.; ex Hoernle Coll., 1920

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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