Silver Drachma of Agathocles of Bactria, Uncertain value, 185 BCE–170 BCE. 1995.51.2

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Obverse: Diademed bust of Agathocles to right

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Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ - Zeus standing facing, holding in left a long scepter and in right hand Hecate, who holds two torches

Physical Description

Axis: 11
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 3.65
- Diameter (in mm): 16

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 185 BCE - 170 BCE
Denomination: Drachma
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Agathocles of Bactria
- - State: Indo-Greek Kingdoms
- State: Kingdom of Bactria
Geographic
- Place of Production: Uncertain
- Region: Bactria
Reverse
- Symbol (LeftField): Bopearachchi Monogram 3 , consists of Α and Γ

References

Reference: Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coinage Agathocles 2.3
Citation: SNGANS.231
Reference: Mitch.138
Reference: Mitch.1679

Administrative History

Identifier: 1995.51.2
Lot: 1995.51
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Spink 9/4/83

Rights

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

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