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Tetradrachm - Maues with Queen Machene; Taxila Srikap

Features

Issuer Indo-Scythian Kingdom
King Maues (98 BC - 57 BC)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 125 BC - 85 BC
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm (200 BC to 400 AC)
Composition Silver
Weight 8.91 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
575477
References Senior# 4.1T
Robert C. Senior. Indo-Scythian Coins and History. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (4 volumes).
, MIG# 736a
Michael Mitchiner. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (9 volumes).

Obverse

Tyche, wearing mural crown, enthroned, feet on footstool, holding torque in extended right hand and holding long sceptre

Script: Greek

Lettering: BACIΛICCHC ΘEOTPOΠOY MAXHNHC

Translation: King of Kings Maues

Reverse

Zeus, draped, standing and holding Nike, who holds wreath and palm in extended right hand and sceptre on left arm with monogram

Script: Kharosthi

Lettering: Rajatirajasa mahatasa Moasa

Translation: Great King Maues

Mint

Taxila, Pakistan

Comments

References:
G. Le Rider, "Monnaies de Taxila et d'Arachosie: une nouvelle reine de Taxila," Revue des Études Grecques 80 (1967), 3

R. Senior, Encyclopaedia Iranica pl. I, no. 5

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (125 BC - 85 BC)  Photo $ 61 000

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm - Maues (with Queen Machene; Taxila Srikap)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 124
Lot 248
Internet Archive
23 Jun 2021 XF USD 40 471.19
(CHF 32 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm - Maues (with Queen Machene; Taxila Srikap)
CNG
Triton XIV
Lot 442
Internet Archive
4 Jan 2011 XF USD 130 000.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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