Lot 384: India, Indo-Greeks. Hermaios. 105-90 B.C. Æ tetradrachm. Posthumous issue (early-mid 1st century BC).

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)

Description

Hermaios. 105-90 B.C. Æ tetradrachm (22 mm, 9.94 g). Posthumous issue (early-mid 1st century BC). Diademed bust of Hermaios right / Zeus enthroned slightly left; monogram to left. Senior, Hermaios 41.a.T.13; SNG ANS 1487; HGC 12, 308. Choice. Fine.

Hermaios was the last Indo-Greek to rule in Gandhara and surrounding regions. After the Yuezhi captured the area they imitated his coinage, just as they did in Baktria after defeating Heliokles I some sixty years earlier.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 384
Listing #: 211809
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:07:40 PM CT
Estimate: $60

Sold Winning Bid: $36
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 384
Listing #: 211809
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:07:40 PM CT
Estimate: $60