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Drachm of Kingdom of Northwest India with bust of Philoxenos
Greek
Hellenistic Period
about 125–110 B.C.
Mint: Northwest India (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 15 x 15 mm. (square) Weight: 2.30 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.201
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2246.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Philoxenos to right, diademed.
Inscription in Greek around.
Reverse: King helmeted and diademed on horseback right, horse prancing.
Below at left Greek letter sigma; at right, monogram.
[Prakrit inscription-Maharajasa apadihatasa Philasinasa]
Inscription in Greek around.
Reverse: King helmeted and diademed on horseback right, horse prancing.
Below at left Greek letter sigma; at right, monogram.
[Prakrit inscription-Maharajasa apadihatasa Philasinasa]