Obverse |
Naked Herakles standing facing, crowning himself with right hand, holding club and lion's skin in left, Greek legend around: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BA / ΣIΛEΩN MEΓ / AΛOY ONΩNOY |
Reverse |
Pallas Athena standing left, holding spear and shield, monograms at left, Kharoshthi legend around: Maharajabhrata / dhramikasa / Spalahorasa |
Date |
c. early 1st century BCE |
Weight |
4.27 gm. |
Dimensions |
17 x 16 mm. |
Die axis |
12 o'clock |
Reference |
MIG 684, Sen 66.1a |
Comments |
The Vonones group presents several interesting combinations of names. This coin names Vonones on the obverse, but the "king's brother" Spalahores on the reverse. All the coins of this group are scarce to rare. This coin ex-R.C.Senior. |