Silver Tetradrachm, Bactria, 40 BCE–1. 1995.51.218

Physical Description

• Axis: 1

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 9.68
  • Diameter (in mm): 25

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 40 BCE - 1
• Denomination: Tetradrachm
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Stated Authority: Hermaeus of Bactria

• Geographic

  • Region: Bactria

• Reverse

  • Symbol (RightField): Bopearachchi Monogram 274 , consists of Ν, Α, and Γ

References

• Reference: Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coinage Hermaeus 10.9
• Citation: SNG.1359
• Reference: Mitch.414p

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1995.51.218
• Lot: 1995.51
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Spink 1/17/86

Description

Rights

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