Ancients: , INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Hermaeus with Calliope (ca. 105-90 BC). AR drachm (17mm, 2.16 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, edge c...

INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Hermaeus with Calliope (ca. 105-90 BC). AR drachm (17mm, 2.16 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, edge chip. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ EPMAIOY / KAI KAΛΛIOΠHΣ, conjoined draped busts right of Hermaeus, diademed, and Calliope, wearing stephane, seen from front / Maharajasa tratarasa Hiramayasa Kaliyapaya (Kharosthi), Hermaeus, in military attire, on horse rearing right, bow in bow case and spear attached to saddle; monogram to lower right. Bopearachchi 2B. HGC 12, 288. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved