Hemiobol - Maues 90 BC - 50 BC
| Copper | 9.70 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Scythian Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Maues (98 BC - 57 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 400 AC) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.70 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Greek
Lettering:
Caduceus, Greek legend: at right: BAΣIΛEΩΣ at left: MAYOY,
monogram in left field
Edge
Plain
Comment
Maues was a king of this tribe who appears to have conquered territory in Kashmir and then acquired control of the area around Taxila in the Punjab. At this point, the Scythians were perhaps not as distinct from the Greeks as might be imagined, as considerable inter-marriage was probably taking place. There is a coin telling us that the so-called "Indo-Greek" king Artemidoros was the son of Maues. We also see this inter-mingling in the fact that most of Maues's coin types follow Greek prototypes.
The date of Maues is still not entirely clear.The traditional dates are c. 90-60 BCE, but Artemidoros is dated to c. 85 BCE, which suggests Maues should be earlier.
https://coinindia.com/galleries-maues.html
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol - Maues coin from the Indo-Scythian Kingdom features a unique blend of Greek and Indian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the period of Indo-Scythian rule in the region.
