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Æ Chalkous - Zoilos II 55 BC - 35 BC
| Bronze | 1.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Baktria |
|---|---|
| King | Zoilos II (Ζωΐλος Σωτήρ) (55 BC - 35 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 55 BC - 35 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm (305-15BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Size | 14 × 13 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elephant standing right, Kharoshthi letters above,
Kharoshthi legend around: (maharajasa tratarasa) / jhoilasa
Script: Kharosthi
Comment
Bopearachchi describes this type as having a circular flan, but all his (and Mitchiner's) illustrated examples are of ambiguous shape. This coin clearly started out as square, with a legend in a rectangular arrangement, so I would suggest that the type was intended to be rectangular, as was the double unit shown above.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ Chalkous - Zoilos II (55 BC - 35 BC) from Kings of Baktria, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted during its production run.