Description
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Antialkidas Nikephoros. Circa 130-120 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 2.48 g, 12h). Indian standard. BAΣIΛEΩΣ NIKHΦOPOY ANTIAΛKIΔOY, draped bust right, wearing kausia / “Maharajasa jayadharasa Amtialkidasa”in Karosthi, Zeus Nikephoros seated slightly left; to left, forepart of elephant left; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 13A; SNG ANS 1085-93; HGC 12, 259. EF, deep toning with hints of iridescence.