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Triton XXV 11-12 Jan 2022
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Artemidoros Aniketos. Circa 100-80 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 9.44 g, 12h). ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΝΙΚΗTΟΥ ΑPTEMIΔΩPOY, diademed and draped bust right; one diadem tie angled / maharajasa jayadharasa amtialikitasa in Kharosthi, Artemis standing left, quiver at shoulder, drawing bow; monogram to left. Bopearachchi 2A var. (bust with straight diadem ties); Bopearachchi & Rahman 498; SNG ANS –; MIG Type 398a var. (same); HGC 12, 352. In NGC encapsulation 4283231-002, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Very rare monogram.
From the Melinda Collection. Reportedly ex Menlo Park Collection, purchased from Frank Kovacs, circa 1998-9.
The finds of coinage suggest that Artemidoros "the Invincible" reigned over parts of eastern Gandhara and western Punjab. Despite its rarity, his coinage, all on the Indic standard, is surprisingly varied, with two distinct reverse types on his silver tetradrachms and three on his drachms, along with a wide variety of bust types. This reverse type, depicting Artemis drawing her bow, likely is a canting pun on his name, a masculine version of Artemis.
From the Melinda Collection. Reportedly ex Menlo Park Collection, purchased from Frank Kovacs, circa 1998-9.
The finds of coinage suggest that Artemidoros "the Invincible" reigned over parts of eastern Gandhara and western Punjab. Despite its rarity, his coinage, all on the Indic standard, is surprisingly varied, with two distinct reverse types on his silver tetradrachms and three on his drachms, along with a wide variety of bust types. This reverse type, depicting Artemis drawing her bow, likely is a canting pun on his name, a masculine version of Artemis.