Watch List notes:

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Antialkidas, circa 130-120 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 2.40 g, 11 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ / ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Antialkidas to right, wearing kausia. Rev. 'Maharajasa jayadharasa Amtialkidasa' (in Karoshti) Zeus seated facing slightly to left, holding Nike in his right hand and scepter in his left; to left, forepart of elephant to left; below throne, monogram. Bopearachchi 13C. HGC 12, 259. Slightly rough, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of J.B. Haarhuis, ex Gorny & Mosch 130, 8 March 2004, 1708.