A beautifully toned drachm of Philoxenos
Lot 1405
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Philoxenos, circa 125-110 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15x16 mm, 2.39 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ANIKHTOΥ - ΦIΛOΞENOΥ Draped bust of Philoxenos to right, wearing crested Boiotan helmet adorned with bull’s horn and ear. Rev. 'Maharajasa apadihatasa Philasinasa' (in Karoshti) Philoxenos on horseback to right; to lower left; below, Σ and monogram. Bopearachchi 6D. HGC 12, 272, MIG 339f. A splendid and beautifully toned example. Good extremely fine.
Estimate:
750 CHF
Starting price:
600 CHF
Hammer price:
1000 CHF
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