Silver Drachma, Uncertain value, 90 BCE–70 BCE. 1993.29.126

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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: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 2.4
- Diameter (in mm): 17

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 277 , consists of Π and Ρ

References

Reference: Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coinage Hermaeus 11.14
Reference: O.B.11.N

Administrative History

Identifier: 1993.29.126
Lot: 1993.29
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- R.C. Senior 1993

Rights

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

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