A sharply struck tetradrachm of Philoxenos with a splendid portrait
Lot 1803
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Philoxenos, circa 125-110 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 9.92 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANIKHTOΥ / ΦIΛOΞENOY Diademed and draped bust of Philoxenos to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa apadihatasa Philasinasa' ('of the Great King Philoxenos the Unconquered' in Karoshti) Philoxenos on horseback to right; to lower right, Σ and monogram. Bopearachchi 3H. HGC 12, 267. Sharply struck on fresh metal, an excellent piece with a splendid portrait. Die breaks on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the Jolimont Collection and ex Roma XXII, 7 October 2021, 501.
Starting price:
500 CHF
Hammer price:
1200 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
10 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 09-Jul-23, 16:17:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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