Silver Drachma of Antimachus II of Bactria, Bactria, 174 BCE–165 BCE. 1993.29.23

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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: 11
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 2.12
- Diameter (in mm): 16

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 79 , consists of Η, Υ, and Π

References

Reference: Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coinage Antimachus II 1.4
Citation: SNGANS.413
Reference: O.B.1.D

Administrative History

Identifier: 1993.29.23
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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