Indo Greek - Hermaios AR Tetradrachm, Posthumous Issue

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Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 05/18/2018 6:19 pm Another neat goodie from CNG! Indo- Greeks or Indo-Scythians Hermaios type posthumous tetradrachm (after 70 BC) Bare-headed, diademed bust of king right, Greek legend around: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ EPMAIOY (Basileos Soteros Hermaiou ... of King Hermaios, the Saviour) Zeus enthroned three-quarters left, holding sceptre in left hand and bestowing blessing with right hand, Kharoshthi legend around: maharajasa tratarasa / heramayasa Ex CNG: https://www.cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=83208 It's not entirely understood why Hermaios' coins were copied for so long after his death, although some theorize that he may have been at least partially from Scythian stock. This is an earlier copy in good silver; they are also known in billon with more schematized art, until the final issue in bronze by Kujula Kadphises, around 30 AD. Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 05/18/2018 6:21 pm Man, oh, man. They keep comin' Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/18/2018 6:36 pm Excellent coin. Steve can you adopt me? I wish I had some of your coin money. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 05/18/2018 6:36 pm Remarkable coin with your always excellent history. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 05/18/2018 8:24 pm Quote: I wish I had some of your coin money Yeah, but Ron you've been showing off some great new acquisitions today too. Very nice to see all of these this evening! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
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