Watch List notes:

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Archebios, circa 75-65 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.44 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in eastern Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔIKAIOY NIKHΦOPOY - APXEBIOY Diademed and draped bust of Archebios to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa dhramikasa jayadharasa Arkhebiyasa' (in Kharoshti) Zeus standing facing, brandishing thunderbolt with his right hand and holding scepter in his left; to lower right, monogram. Bopearachchi 3C. HGC 12, 439. Nicely toned. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of J.B. Haarhuis, ex Künker 304, 19 March 2018, 746.