© Sujit
© Sujit
Tetradrachm - Lysias 120 BC - 110 BC
| Copper | 7.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Lysias (Λυσίας ο Ανίκητος) (120 BC - 110 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 120 BC - 110 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.88 g |
| Size | 19 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#71076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Elephant walking right, monograms below, Kharoshthi legend on three sides
Lettering: maharajasa / apadihatasa / lisikasa
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Lysias (120 BC - 110 BC) coin from the Indo-Greek Kingdom is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Indian artistic styles. The coin's obverse side depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows the Indian goddess Lakshmi, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Indo-Greek period.
