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Drachm - Antialcidas 115 BC - 95 BC
| Silver | 2.46 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antialcidas (Αντιαλκίδας) (115 BC - 95 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 115 BC - 95 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#381328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Enthroned Zeus holding Nike and an elephant head facing upward
Script: Kharosthi
Lettering:
𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨗𐨩𐨢𐨪𐨯 𐨀𐨎𐨟𐨁𐨀𐨫𐨁𐨐𐨁𐨟𐨯
mahārājasa jayadharasa aṃtialikidasa
Translation: King Antialcidas the Victorious
Interesting fact
The Indo-Greek Kingdom, which issued the Drachm - Antialcidas coin, was a unique cultural and political entity that emerged in the 2nd century BC. It was a blend of Greek and Indian cultures, with Greek rulers adopting Indian customs, languages, and religions. This coin, which features the image of a Greek king on one side and a Hindu deity on the other, is a symbol of that cultural fusion.
