Ancients
INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Hermaeus Soter (ca. 105-90 BC). AR drachm (16mm, 1.98 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / EPMAIOY, diademed, draped bust of Hermaeus right, seen from front / Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (Kharosthi), Zeus enthroned slightly left, left leg drawn back, right hand raised in benediction; monogram in left field. Bopearachchi 13. HGC 12, 303. The holder notes this coin is perhaps a posthumous issue.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/ancient-india/ancients-indo-greek-kingdoms-bactria-hermaeus-soter-ca-105-90-bc-ar-drachm-16mm-198-gm-12h-ngc-choice-vf/a/61385-25071.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61385-04222024
HID02906262019
© 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved