Quadruple Unit - Heliokles II Taxila

Features

Issuer	Kings of Baktria
King	Heliokles II (Ἡλιοκλῆς Δίκαιος) (90 BC - 75 BC)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	90 BC - 75 BC
Currency	Drachm (305-15BC)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	10.18 g
Size	23 mm
Shape	Square (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 518095
References	BIGR# heliocles_ii.11 Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/) , MIG# 294 Michael Mitchiner. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (9 volumes). , Bop# 7 Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France. , HGC 12# 384 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

Heliocles facing right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΗΛΙΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ

Reverse

Indian elephant advancing left with right foreleg raised.

Script: Kharosthi

Lettering: 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨢𐨿𐨪𐨨𐨁𐨐𐨯 𐨱𐨅𐨫𐨁𐨩𐨐𐨿𐨪𐨅𐨩𐨯

Unabridged legend: Maharajasa dhramikasa Hiliyakresasa

Translation: Of the Great King, the pious (or religious), Heliocles

Mint

Taxila, Pakistan

Marks

	Bopearachchi Monogram 244
	Bopearachchi Monogram 191
	Bopearachchi Monogram 227

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Date	VF	References
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ND (90 BC - 75 BC)	$ 400	BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.3 Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/) , MIG# 294e Michael Mitchiner. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (9 volumes). , Bop# 7C Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France.
ND (90 BC - 75 BC)	$ 650	BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.1 Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/) , MIG# 294c Michael Mitchiner. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (9 volumes). , Bop# 7A Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France.
ND (90 BC - 75 BC)		BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.2 Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/) , MIG# 294b Michael Mitchiner. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (9 volumes). , Bop# 7B Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France.

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of Quadruple Unit - Heliokles II (Taxila)

Picture 2 of the example of Quadruple Unit - Heliokles II (Taxila)

– BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.2, MIG# 294b, Bop# 7B • 19 mm • 7.88 g • ↑↑ 12h (see more)

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Gorny & Mosch Auction 297 Lot 399	9 Oct 2023	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.3, MIG# 294e, Bop# 7C	VF	USD 754.44 (EUR 650.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Gorny & Mosch GmbH Giessener Münzhandlung
	Roma Numismatics E-Sale 95 Lot 534	13 Apr 2022	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.3, MIG# 294e, Bop# 7C	VF	USD 214.81 (GBP 160.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Roma Numismatics Limited
	CNG Electronic Auction 213 Lot 205	1 Jul 2009	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.3, MIG# 294e, Bop# 7C	VF	USD 320.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
	CNG Electronic Auction 207 Lot 252	25 Mar 2009	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.3, MIG# 294e, Bop# 7C	VF	USD 415.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
	CNG Mail Bid Sale 69 Lot 821	8 Jun 2005	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.3, MIG# 294e, Bop# 7C	VF	USD 400.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
	CNG Electronic Auction 297 Lot 126	27 Feb 2013	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.3, MIG# 294e, Bop# 7C	F	USD 110.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
	Roma Numismatics E-Sale 95 Lot 532	13 Apr 2022	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.1, MIG# 294c, Bop# 7A	VF	USD 738.41 (GBP 550.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Roma Numismatics Limited
	CNG Mail Bid Sale 60 Lot 1124	22 May 2002	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.1, MIG# 294c, Bop# 7A	VF	USD 330.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
	CNG Electronic Auction 529 Lot 410	14 Dec 2022	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.1, MIG# 294c, Bop# 7A	F	USD 160.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
	CNG Electronic Auction 580 Lot 253	5 Feb 2025	ND (90 BC - 75 BC) – BIGR# heliocles_ii.11.2, MIG# 294b, Bop# 7B	VF	USD 160.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.