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Baktria, Hippostratos (c. 65-55 BC).
Silver Tetradrachm.
Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ I∏∏OΣTPATOY, diademed and draped bust of Hippostratos right.
Reverse: ‘Rajadirajasa tratarasa hiramayasa’ in Karoshti script, Hippostratos, in military attire, on horseback right, monogram below.
Extremely Fine.
(SNG ANS 1622-3; Bopearachchi 3A).
9.72g.
| Period | c. 65 - 55 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 65-55 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Coin Ruler | Hippostratos |
| Country | Asia Minor |
| Coin House | Bactrian Kings |
| Metal | Silver |
| References | SNG ANS 1622-3; Bopearachchi 3A |
| Weight | 9.72 g |
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