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I recently purchased the following two coins, but I am having trouble researching them. Can anyone tell me anything about them, please? I don't even know what I am looking at? Indo-Greek, Baktria, Strato I Soter AE Square Drachm   Indo-Greek, Baktria, Apollodotos I Soter AE Square Drachm   Edited by Topcat7
08/21/2015 03:39 am
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Second one looks like APOLLODOTUS I, 160-150 BC
The first I am not so sure about but fear not I know Chrsmat has a soft spot for these square ones and can probably tell you all about them.
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I agree the second one does appear to be Apollodotus I, but it could also be Strato I. Without a clearer legend difficult to say for sure. The first one is going to be a bit more difficult to ID without a clear legend. Anoob is also good with these so he might have an idea.
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Still hoping Nate or Chris will see this and come in.
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TC, I think your i.d.'s are probably correct. On the first (Strato I) coin, the remaining little mark just behind the neck of the obverse portrait seems to be a remnant of the club of Hercules, which is consistent with the obverses of coins in this series. The figure on the reverse would be a winged Nike standing right, holding palm and wreath. For reference you can see: http://coinindia.com/galleries-strato1.htmlThe Apollodotos I coin shows Apollo standing with arrow and bow on the obverse, and a tripod with monogram on the reverse. For reference: http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=139373 and http://coinindia.com/MIG0209p-A1047.jpg. The obverse legends on both coins are Greek; the reverses are Kharoshthi...specifics can be found at coinindia. Edited by Kamnaskires
08/22/2015 9:06 pm
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Thank-you, Bob. You have given me all I need to know. (Esp 'coinindia.com'.) Not my Id's but the seller's.
Knowing nothing about these coins I bought them for their unusual shape.
Now, I can write an attribution from this information, you have provided, and learn at the same time.
Thanks, again.
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cool TC, one like your first is still on my hit list. I'm wasn't sure on the attribution, but bob and ski nailed it. on like your second was the first indo-greek coin I purchased. it's for sure apollodotus i...   |
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Thanks, Chris. Good to hear from you. I know nothing of these but I am learning.
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