Obverse |
Diademed bust of king right, wearing kausia, Greek legend around: BAΣIΛEΩΣ NIKHΦOPOY // ANTIAΛKIΔOY |
Reverse |
Zeus enthroned three-quarters left, holding sceptre in left arm and winged Nike on outstretched right hand, Nike in turn holds a palm, forepart of elephant at left, facing left and raising trunk in salute, holding wreath in trunk, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around: Maharajasa jayadharasa // Amtialikidasa |
Date |
c. 115-95 BCE |
Weight |
2.32 gm. |
Diameter |
15-16 mm. |
Die axis |
12 o'clock |
Reference |
MIG 277c, Bop 13, SNG ANS 1085-1103 |
Comments |
A CHOICE specimen of a scarce type! Note that in this variety Nike is holding only a palm and the elephant is holding up the wreath |