Silver Drachma, Uncertain value, 90 BCE–70 BCE. 1944.100.74910

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Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΕΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ - Diademed bust of Hermaeus right

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Reverse: Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa - Zeus enthroned and half turned left, holding scepter in left hand, making gesture with outstretched right hand

Physical Description

Axis: 2
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 2.07

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 90 BCE - 70 BCE
Denomination: Drachma
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Stated Authority: Hermaeus of Bactria
Geographic
- Place of Production: Uncertain
- Region: Bactria
Reverse
- Symbol (RightField): Bopearachchi Monogram 237 , consists of Α, Δ, Π, and Ρ

References

Reference: Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coinage Hermaeus 11.7
Reference: Bop.11.G

Administrative History

Identifier: 1944.100.74910
Lot: 1944.100
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- ETN; Spink's Circular 35, June 1927, 68119

Rights

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

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