Watch List notes:

BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Agathokles, circa 185-180 BC. AE (Bronze, 14x17 mm, 3.34 g, 11 h). 'Agathuklayasa' ('of Agathokles' in Kharoshti) Six-arched hill surmounted by star. Rev. 'Hiranyasame' ('Golden Hermitage' in Kharoshti) Bodhi tree in enclosure. HGC 12, 99. Rare. Light scratches, otherwise, very fine.


This issue mentions Hiranyasame (the Golden Hermitage) and shows the Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.