Tetradrachm - Philoxenos Aniketos
Features
| Issuer |
Indo-Greek Kingdom
(India (ancient))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Philoxenus (Φιλόξενος ο Ανίκητος) (100 BC - 95 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 100 BC - 95 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.54 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 473622 |
| References | Bop# 9C Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France. Michael Mitchiner. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (9 volumes). Osmund Bopearachchi, Aman ur Rahman; 1995. Pre-Kushana coins in Pakistan. IRM Associates, Karachi, Pakistan.Osmund Bopearachchi; 1998. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: The Collection of the American Numismatic Society / Part 9. Graeco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coins. American Numismatic Society, New York City, New York, United States. , HGC 12# 270 Oliver D. Hoover; 2013. Handbook of Coins of Baktria and Ancient India / Volume 12: Including Sogdiana, Margiana, Areia, and the Indo-Greek, Indo-Skythian, and Native Indian States South of the Hindu Kush: Fifth Century BC to First Century AD. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States / London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Diademed heroic bust left, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear, and brandishing spear in right hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANIKHTOY ΦIΛOΞENOY
Translation: KING OF THE INVINCIBLE AND HOSPITABLE
Reverse
Philoxenos, in military attire, on horse rearing right on ground line; Σ below, monogram to upper left.
Script: Kharosthi
Lettering: maharajasa apadihatasa philasinasa
Translation: The Great King Philoxenos the Unconquered
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
CNG Triton XXVI Lot 499 
|
10 Jan 2023 |
XF (Lightly toned, hint of deposits, porosity, cleanin) |
USD 2000.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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