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Obol of Kingdom of Baktria with bust of Antimachos I
Greek
Hellenistic Period
about 185–170 B.C.
Mint: Baktria (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 13 mm. Weight: 0.60 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.199
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2240.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Antimachos I to right. diademed and wearing causia.
Dotted circle.
Reverse: Poseidon, facing, wearing himation and wreath; holding trident in right hand and palm bound with fillet in left hand.
Inscription in Greek at right and left; monogram at right.
Holed.
Dotted circle.
Reverse: Poseidon, facing, wearing himation and wreath; holding trident in right hand and palm bound with fillet in left hand.
Inscription in Greek at right and left; monogram at right.
Holed.