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INDO-SCYTHIAN KINGDOM. Azes I/II (ca. 58-12 BC). AE hexachalkon or tetradrachm (27mm, 13.51 gm, 1h). Uncertain mint in western Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY, Bull standing right; monogram above; Kharosthi letter to right / Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa (Kharosthi), lion standing right; monogram above. Quant.Geek
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GANDHARA: Early Punchmarked, 5th/4th century BC, AR 1/8 shatamana (1.49g), Pieper-28, Gandharan 6-arm symbolQuant.Geek
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INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes, circa 58-12 BC. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 22 mm, 7.60 g, 5 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZOY King on horseback to right, raising his right hand and holding whip in his left; to right, Kharoshthi letter. Rev. 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa' ('of Great King, King of Kings Azes the Great' in Kharoshthi Zeus standing front, head to left, holding Nike in his right hand and scepter in his left; to left, monogram and Kharoshthi letter; to right, Kharoshthi letters. HGC 12, 639. Senior, type 105. Some cleaning scratches, otherwise, very fine.
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Shahis of Kabul and Gandhara 850-1000AD AR Jital OBV. Recumbent Zebu Bull facing left, Trishura on Rump "Sri Samanta Deva" above in Nagari
REV. Horseman Right holding banner
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4..Sugandharani 904-906 AD (Utpala dynasty)Sugandharani 904-906 AD (Utpala dynasty)
Copper Kaserah or Punchshi 18mm (4.956gr)
Obverse- Goddess Ardochsho/Lakshmi seated
Reverse- King facingPaul R3
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AFGHANISTAN - HORSE MAN & BULL - SAMANT DEWA -HINDU SHAHI - SILVER COIN - 3.21gmSilver drachm (jital), ca.870-950 AD, late Kabul Shahi (Tye #21)
Horseman right, holding banner; Nagari Bhi in the upper left, Adl (?) in Arabic in the upper right / śri samanta deva in Nagari, recumbent zebu bull to left with symbol on rump; to left, star above pellet above crescent. Uncertain mint in (Kabul or Ohind?). 20mm, 3.21 grams. Tye #21. SKU 42565
Samanta Deva just meant "The Feudatory Chield" - it was the title assumed by the Kabul Shahi and their Islamic successors, and was probably not a personal name. Hundreds of types of jitals inscribed "Samanta Deva" (in imitation of this type) were struck by numerous dynasties in the later period. The Kabul Shahi dynasties also called Shahiya ruled the Kabul Valley (in eastern Afghanistan) and the old province of Gandhara (northern Pakistan) during the Classical Period of India, from the decline of the Kushan Empire in the 3rd century to the early 9th century. They are split into two eras the Buddhist-Shahis and the later Hindu-Shahis with the change-over occurring around 870. These coins are of full size and weight, but were probably not minted by Samanta Deva but can be considered anonymous issues of his successorsAntonivs Protti
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Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 1h)INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 1h). NGC XF, brushed. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, heroically nude bust of Menander left, seen from behind, aegis over left shoulder, hurling javelin with right hand / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena standing facing, head right, aegis on extended left arm, brandishing thunderbolt with right hand; monogram in left field. HGC 12, 188. Bopearachchi 6c.Mark R1
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Bactrian/Indo Greek - Hermaios (90-70 BCE) - Posthumous AD 20-40Size/Metal: AE25; Weight: 8.86 grams; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara Region; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Date: 20-40 AD (Posthumous); Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ EΡMAIOΥ ΣΩTHΡOΣ (King Hermaios the Savior). Diademed draped bust right. Reverse: Zeus enthroned facing 3/4 left with right hand raised making benediction gesture and holding scepter. Monogram to left and Kharoshthi letter to right - in Kharoshthi, Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). References: Bopearachchi #20; Mitchiner #236, Hoover #308.museumguy
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Bactrian/Indo Greek - Hermaios (90-70 BCE) - Posthumous AD 20-40Size/Metal: AE23; Weight: 9.42 grams; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Eastern Gandhara; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Date: 20-40 AD (Posthumous); Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ SOTHROS/ERMAIOY (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). Diademed draped bust right. In Kharoshthi (Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa). Reverse: Zeus enthroned facing 3/4 left, making benediction gesture and holding scepter - monogram to left and Kharoshthi letter to right. References: Bopearachchi #20; Mitchiner MACW #2041, Hoover #308.museumguy
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Baktria, AmyntasAmyntas Nikator. 80-65 BC. AR Drachm (2.47 gm, 18mm, 1h) of E. Gandhara. Diademed & draped bust r., wearing horned Boiotian helmet. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΑΜΥΝΤΟΥ. / Radiate Zeus-Mithras enthroned 3/4 l. holding sceptre, palm branch, & Athena on outstretched arm. Karosthi legend Maharajasa jayadharasa Amitasa (of Great King Amyntas the Victory-bearer). Monogram ▭|⋋ to inner l. EF. Bt. Gables Coin, 2000. Bopearachchi Série 6A #C; MIG 3 Type 389; HGC 12 #423; Sear Greek II #7716; SNG ANS 9 #1243. Anaximander
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Baktria, Antimachos II. Winged Nike & King on Horseback Drachm.Antimachos II. 174-165 BC. AR Drachm (2.30 gm, 17.1mm, 12h) of Paropamisadai or Gandhara. Winged Nike walking left, holding wreath & palm. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Monogram ᛖ atop + to inner left. / King on horseback right. Karosthi legend Maharajasa jayadharasa Antimakasa (of Great King Antimachos the Victory-bearer). nEF. Bopearachchi Série 1D #12-13; BMC 8-9; HGC 12 #124; MIG 1 Type 135c; SNG ANS 9 #409-413; SNG Cop 7 (Parthia-India) #351 corr. (monogram).Anaximander
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Baktria, Antimachos II. Winged Nike & King on Horseback Drachm.Antimachos II. 174-165 BC. AR Drachm (2.31 gm, 16.6mm, 11h) of Paropamisadai or Gandhara. Winged Nike advancing left holding wreath & palm. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Monogram ᛖ over ⟙ to inner left. / Helmeted king prancing on horseback right, head facing. Karosthi legend Maharajasa jayadharasa Antimakhasa (of Great King Antimachos the Victory-bearer). nEF. Ponterio CCIF 142 (2007) #1707. Toned. Bopearachchi Série 1C #4-11, Smithsonian #24-27; BMC 5-7; HGC 12 #124; MIG 1 Type 135d; SNG ANS 9 #399-408; SNG Cop 7 (Parthia-India) #349-350.Anaximander
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Baktria, Apollodotus I. Elephant & Humped Bull Square Drachm.Apollodotus I Soter. 174-165 BC. AR Square Drachm (2.42 gm, 16x16mm, 12h) on Indian standard of Paropamisadai or Gandhara. Elephant standing right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ. ⷬꓗ monogram in ex. / Humped bull standing right. Karosthi legend Maharajasa Apaladatasa tradarasa (of Great King Apollodotos the Savior). Monogram C in ex. gVF. Bt. Tom Cederlind 2003. Bopearachchi Série 4D #33-40, Smithsonian #9-10; HGC 12 #119; MIG 2 Type 207b; Sear Greek II #2591; SNG ANS 9 #317-323. Anaximander
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Baktria, Apollodotus I. Elephant & Humped Bull Square Drachm.Apollodotus I Soter. 174-165 BC. AR Square Drachm (2.42 gm, 17x15mm, 12h) on Indian standard of Paropamisadai or Gandhara. Elephant standing right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ. Monogram in ex. / Humped bull standing right. Karosthi legend Maharajasa Apaladatasa tradarasa (of Great King Apollodotos the Savior). Monogram ᴀᴾ in ex. aEF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction VI #233. Bopearachchi Série 4A #15-21, Smithsonian #6-8; HGC 12 #119; MIG 2 Type 207e-f; SNG ANS 9 #303-308; Sear Greek 2591. Anaximander
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Baktria, Archebios Archebios Dikaios Nikephoros. 75-65 BC. AR Drachm (2.41 gm, 16mm, 12h) of En Gandhara. Diademed and draped bust r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΡΧΕΒΙΟΥ. / Zeus-Mitra stdg, facing, brandishing thunderbolt and holding sceptre. Karosthi legend Maharajasa dhramikasa jayadharasa Arkhebiyasa (of Great King Archebios the Just Victory-bearer). Monogram ґ< to r. VF. Bt. Coral Gables, 2001. Bopearachchi Série 3C #9-15, Smithsonian #164-171; HGC 12 #439; MIG 3 Type 357b; SNG ANS 9 #1292-1294; SNG Cop 7 (Parthia-India) #328-329. cf. Sear Greek 7681 var. Anaximander
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Baktria, Heliokles IIHeliokles II. 90-75 BC. Square AE (9.01 gm, 20mm, 12h) of E. Gandhara or W. Punjab. Overstruck on Strato I. Diademed and draped bust of Zeus Keraumophoros r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΗΛΙΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ. / Elephant stdg l. Karosthi legend Maharaja dhramikasa Heliyakreyasa (of Great King Heliokles the Just). Monogram N◁ in ex. VF. CNG Auction 72 #1046. Boperachchi Série 7C; BMC 3; HGC 12 #384; MIG 2 Type 294e. cf. SNG ANS 9 #1151-1155 (different monogram). Anaximander
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Baktria, Heliokles IIHeliokles II. 90-75 BC. Square AE (7.25 gm, 21mm, 12h) of E. Gandhara or W. Punjab. Diademed and draped bust of Zeus Keraumophoros r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΗΛΙΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ. / Elephant stdg l. Karosthi legend Maharaja dhramikasa Heliyakreyasa (of Great King Heliokles the Just). Monogram N◁ in ex. VF. Bt. Coral Gables, 2001. Boperachchi Série 7C; BMC 3; HGC 12 #384; MIG 2 Type 294e; Sear Greek II # 7641. cf. SNG ANS 9 #1151-1155 (monogram).
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Baktria, Heliokles II Radiate Zeus-Mithra Tetradrachm.Baktria. Heliokles II. Circa 90-75 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.83 gm, 26.5mm, 12h) of E. Gandhara or W. Punjab. Diademed and draped bust r. / Radiate Zeus standing l., brandishing thunderbolt and holding long sceptre. Maharajasa dhramikasa Heliyakreya (Karosthi: of Great King Heliokes the Just). ᚖᴾmonogram to lower l. EF. CNG Auction 117 #357. "Minor pitting on obverse, a few light scratches, trace of smoothing on reverse. Rare." Bopearachchi Série 1A; SNG ANS 9 #1139, 1140, 1141 (same rev. die); HGC 12 #377; MIG 2 Type 288b. Anaximander
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Baktria, HermaiosHermaios. 105-90 BC. AR Drachm (1.53 gm, 16mm, 12h) posthumous Indo-Scythian of 55-45 BC, Eastern Gandhara. Diademed bust r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ. / Zeus-Mithra enthroned, 3/4 l., hand extended, holding sceptre. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). VF. Bt. Charles Coyle, 1999. Bopearachchi Série 17 #99-108; HGC 12 #305; MIG 3 Type 419; Sear Greek II #7740; SNG ANS 9 #1416-1418.
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Baktria, HermaiosHermaios. 105-90 BC. AR Drachm (1.82 gm, 15mm, 12h) posthumous Indo-Scythian of 55-45 BC, Eastern Gandhara. Diademed bust r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ./ Zeus-Mithra enthroned, 3/4 l., hand extended, holding sceptre. Monograms ⋋inside □ and | inside ⊠. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). VF/gF. Bt. Jim Farr, 1999. Bopearachchi Série 13A #81-83; HGC 12 #303; MIG 3 Type 419j?; RC Senior CHIS 30D-31D; Sear Greek II #7740; SNG ANS 9 #1394. Anaximander
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Baktria, Hippostratos Hippostratos Soter. 65-55 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.5 gm, 28mm, 1h) of Gandhara or Wn Punjab. Diademed and draped bust of Hippostratos r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΤΑΛΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΙΠΠΟΣΤΡΑΤΟΥ./ Armored & helmeted king on horseback r.; Kharosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Hipusratasa (of Great King Hippostratos the Savior). Monogram |△| ͳ inside circle to r. & letter Ꞇ̍ in ex. nEF. CNG Auction 76/1 #957. Deeply toned. Bopearachchi Série 7D #F; BMC 3; HGC 12 #451 (this coin); MIG 3 Type 445a; SNG ANS 9 #1628. Anaximander
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Baktria, Telephos Telephos Euergetes. 80-70 BC. Square Æ Quadruple Unit (7.72 gm, 26mm, 12h) of W. Gandhara. Zeus enthroned slightly l., holding sceptre & extending arm. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΕΡΕΓΤΟΥ ΤΗΛΕΦΟΥ. / Bearded man seated r., warming hands over small fire, cradling branch in l. arm; container at feet. Karaosthi legend Maharajasa kalanakramasa Teliphasa (of Great King Telephos the Benefactor). Monogram Δ Ͳ to l. VF. CNG EA 367 #291. Four examples known to Bopearachichi (1991). Bopearachchi Série 3A #F; MIG 3 Type 453; HGC 12 #411; SNG ANS - ; SNG Cop - . Anaximander
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Baktria, Zoilos I Dikaios. Standing Herakles Drachm.Zoilos I Dikaios. 130-120 BC. AR Drachm (1.70 gm, 17.2mm, 11h) of Arachosia, Paropampsada, or Wⁿ . Gandhara. Diademed bust right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΙΩΙΛΟΥ. / Herakles standing facing, holding wreath & club, Nike on right shoulder. Monogram ⩚| above ѱ to left. Karosthi legend 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨢𐨿𐨪𐨨𐨁𐨐𐨯 𐨰𐨆𐨀𐨁𐨫𐨯 Maharajasa dhramikasa | Jhoilasa (of Great King Zoilos the Just). nVF. Bt. Y.Mishriki, 2002. Bopearachchi Série 5B; MACW 1832; HGC 12 #220; MIG 2 Type 257a; Sear Greek II #7620; SNG ANS 9 #975-976. Anaximander
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Baktria. Diomedes Soter. Dioskouroi Tetradrachm.Baktria. Diomedes Soter. Circa 115-105 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.73 gm, 28mm, 11h) on Indian standard of Paropamisadai or W. Gandhara Diademed and draped bust r. / The Dioskouroi on rearing horses r., holding palm fronds and spears; Maharajasa tratarasa Diyamitasa (Karosthi: of Great King Diomedes the Savior). ⌖ monogram to lower r. gVF. CNG Auction 117 #353. "Traces of deposits, a few light scratches, slightly double struck. Rare." Bopearachchi Série 3A; HGC 12 #279; MIG 3 Type 347a; SNG ANS 9 #1215-1216.Anaximander
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Baktria. Zoilos I Dikaios. Herakles square bronze.Baktria. Zoilos I Dikaios. 150-130 BC. Æ (8.58 gm, 22.5x22mm, 12h). Square module of Arachosia, Paropampsada or Wⁿ Gandhara. Bust of Herakles right wearing lion skin. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔIKAIOY IΩIΛOY. / Club and bow in gorytos (bow case) in an ivy wreath tied at the bottom; EΩTΔ monogram to right. 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨢𐨿𐨪𐨨𐨁𐨐𐨯 𐨰𐨆𐨀𐨁𐨫𐨯 Maharajasa dhramikasa | Jhoilasa (of Great King Zoilos the Just). nVF. CNG EA 558 #242. Rare. Bopearachchi Série 6C; SNG ANS 9 #980; HGC 12 #221; MIG 2 Type 255b (North Chach); Ashmolean HCR51786.Anaximander
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Gandhara JanapadaGandhara Janapada- 1/8th Satamana
600-300 BCE
1.2gJayAg47
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Gandhara Janapada- 1/8th SatamanaGandhara Janapada
1/8th Satamana
600-300 BCE
1.2g
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GREEK, Baktrian Kingdom, Eukratides Megas - TetradrachmObv: Within a circular bead-and-reel border, Diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear.
Rev: Dioskouroi on rearing horses right, holding palm fronds and spears; monogram in lower right field, Greek semi-circular legend on top "BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY" and at bottom "EYKPATIΔOY" meaning '(of) Great King Eucratides'.
Bopearachchi 6W, SNG ANS 469-471
The helmeted Eucratides tetradrachm is one of the most popular and sought-after coins of the Bactrian series. Certainly it boasts one of the best Hellenistic portrait of all times. Eukratides also minted the largest known Gold Coin of Antiquity, a massive 20 Stater coin weighing 169.2g with a huge flan size of 58mm. Perhaps it was a commemorative victory medal to celebrate Eucratides's conquest of "India," presumably some land south of the Hindu Kush, perhaps Gandhara.
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Hermaios - AE tetradrachmGondophares in the name of Hermaios
Indo-Scythian kingdom
Gandhara (Taxila?)
c. 30-10 BC
diademed and draped bust right
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / EPMAIOY
Zeus seated half left, wearing himation, raised hand, holding scepter
Maharaajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior)
Senior Hermaios 42aT.1, Mitchiner IGIS 421b, Mitchiner ACW 2045, SNG ANS 1430 ff., Bopearachchi series 20, HGC 12 308
9,6g 22mm
ex SavocaJ. B.
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India, Gandhara JanapadaIndia, Gandhara Janapada
500 - 400 B.C.
1/8 Shatamana
Rajgor #?
12-13mm 1,23gMatteo
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India, Gandhara JanapadaIndia, Gandhara Janapada
500 - 400 B.C.
1/8 Shatamana
Rajgor #?
14.30mm 1,41g.Matteo
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India, Gandhara JanapadaIndia, Gandhara Janapada
500 - 400 B.C.
1/8 Shatamana
Rajgor #?
12.31mm 1,46gMatteo
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India, Gandhara Janapada - Bent Bar "Shatamana"India
Gandhara Janapada
Shatamanas - Bent Bar
600-400 B.C.
45mm 11,4gMatteo
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INDIA, Indo-Scythians, Azes II, AE Hexa-chalcon, 35 - 12 BC.Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZOY. Humped bukk standing right, monogram above.
Rev: Lion standing right, monograms above, Kharoshthi legend around.
Azes II (reigned c. 35–12 BC), may have been the last Scythian king in Gandhara, western Pakistan. However, due to new research by R. C. Senior, his actual existence is now seriously in doubt, and "his" coins, etc., are now thought to refer to those of Azes I.
Azes I (c.48 BC – 25 BC) was an Indo-Scythian ruler who completed the domination of the Scythians in Gandhara.
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INDIA, Kushan Empire, Kanishka I (c.A.D.127-152), AE Drachm16mm, 2.9 grams.
obv: King standing left beside altar, holding trident. Bactrian legend. Control mark in left field
rev: Shiva standing left, holding trident, monogram in the left field.
Mitchiner ACW 3168; Gobl Kushan 813.
Note: Kanishka was a king of the Kushan Empire in South Asia, in the 2nd century of the common era, famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. His capital was in the modern city of Peshawar in Pakistan. A patron of Buddhism, he built many Buddhist monuments, helped found the Gandharan school of sculpture, and encouraged the spread of Buddhism to central Asia.
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INDIA, Kushan Empire, Kanishka I (c.A.D.127-152), AE Drachm18mm, 4.2 grams.
obv: King standing left beside altar, holding trident. Bactrian legend. Control mark in left field
rev: Goddess Mao (Moon God in Persian mythology), tamgha, monogram in the left field.
Mitchiner ACW 3161
Note: Kanishka was a king of the Kushan Empire in South Asia, in the 2nd century of the common era, famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. His capital was in the modern city of Peshawar in Pakistan. A patron of Buddhism, he built many Buddhist monuments, helped found the Gandharan school of sculpture, and encouraged the spread of Buddhism to central Asia.
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India, Taxila mint, 1/8 Satamana (1/8 Persian Shekel), MACW 4079 - 80Taxila mint, 1/8 Satamana (1/8 Persian Shekel), c. 500 - 300 B.C. (Earliest Coinage of India) AR, 15mm 1.36g, MACW 4079 - 80
O: Radiate Symbol*
R: Blank
*The obverse description from various sources is:
Six-petaled flower
Lotus flower
Septa-radiate Taxila-Gandhara symbol
Circular design composed of six tridents and a pole radiating from a central circle (Hexa-radiate symbol)
Six-armed symbol
Punch mark of sun with six radiating arms
Dynastic symbol
Gandharan six-armed symbol
These silver coins of Taxila were encountered by Alexander the Great when he conquered Taxila in 326 BC. He was paid off in them by the King of Taxila after not seeing coinage through much of central Asia in his conquests.
Taxila was a wealthy empire in central Asia that stood at the crossroads of the trade routes between Europe and Asia. It was located in modern day Pakistan.
Taxila was an ancient Buddhist seat of learning, connected across the Khunjerab pass to the Silk Road, attracting students from all over the world. It was also called Takshashila in Sanskrit in ancient India.
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Indo-Greek: Apollodotus I174 - 165 BC
AE 22 mm, 10 grams, 0 degrees
Denomination B Indian Module
O: Apollo standing facing, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left, no monogram, Greek legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY ΣΩTHPOΣ
R: Tripod within dotted border, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend on three sides: maharajasa apaladatasa tratarasa
Ref: HGC 12 120
Notes: Quadrangular flan. Uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. From my research Appollodotus ruled south of the Hindu Kush and not in Bactria. The area of his rule is largely in what are today Pakistan, India, and parts of Afghanistan. The mint could be in a rather wide area. This coin makes the cut for this folder as all these regions were so interconnected.
Ex-Jean Elsen Lot (part of), July 2022Virgil H
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INDO-PARTHIAN, GONDOPHARID DYNASTY, GONDOPHARESGondophares
ca. 40 BC - 5 BC; or possibly 5 BC - 20 AD
AR Tetradrachm 22.5 mm, 8.5 g
O: King mounted with arm raised, right; 'Gondopharan' symbol with pellet in right field.
R: Zeus right; Monogram to left, and Kharosthi control letters Vhre and Bu to right. Small Nandipada symbol below sceptre.
Senior ISCH 220.11T
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Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 24 mm; Weight: 9.6 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: 58-15 BCE; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip or according to Hoover an elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great). Reverse: Diademed Zeus standing right holding scepter and making benediction gesture, monogram left, Kharosthi letter "SI"- 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa' (in Kharosthi). References: Hoover #638; ISCH 2 #99T; Mitchiner, vol. 6, p. 54, type.museumguy
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Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 15 mm; Weight: 2.37 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: 58-15 BCE; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip or according to Hoover an elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great). Reverse: Zeus Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike and scepter - Kharoshthi letter dhram right. References: Senior #105var.museumguy
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Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 15 mm; Weight: 2.19 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: 58-12 BCE; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip or according to Hoover an elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great) - Kharoshthi letter to right. Reverse: Zeus Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike and scepter - Kharoshthi symbols to left and right. References: Senior #105var.museumguy
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Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 23 mm; Weight: 9.6 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: Probably struck under Vijayamitra c. 12 BC to AD 15; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great). Reverse: Kharoshthi letters surround (Maharajasa rajadirajasa mahatmas Ayasa (of Great King, King of Kings Azes the Great) - Pallas Athena standing right holding spear and shield and making benediction gesture. Nandipada and Kharoshthi letter to left. Monogram to right. Legends generally corrupt. References: Hoover P. 253, #716; ISCH 2. 175.10-405T; Senior #98v; MIG #847d.museumguy
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Indo-Scythian - Azilises (57-35 BCE)Metal/Size: AE 23 x 24 mm; Weight: 7.15 grams; Denomination: Trichalkon; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the paropamisadai or Gandhara; Date: 57-35 BCE; Obverse: Armored Scythian king mounted on horse, right, carrying whip and holding spear - name of king surrounds (Great King Azilises) - symbol in front of horse's chest and one behind head of rider. Reverse: Humped bull (zebu) standing right. Kharosthi letters surround - box-like symbol above bull. References: Senior #58.2; Mitchiner Volume 6, Type 769 (Western Mint) or Type 807 (Eastern Mint), MIG #807.
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Indo-Scythian - Azilises I (57-35 BCE)Metal/Size: AE 23.14 x 23.01 mm; Weight: 9.1 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara Region; Date: 57-35 BCE; Obverse: Armored Scythian king on horseback right with lowered spear. Kharoshthi letter to right - "King of Kings Azilises the Great". Reverse: Herakles seated left on rock; monograms to left. "Great King, King of Kings, Azilises the Great" in Kharoshthi script. References: Hoover #593?, p. 220; ISCH 2 #59.1, 59.2 and 59.5.museumguy
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Indo-Scythian - Azilises I (57-35 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 17 mm; Weight: 1.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the Paropamisadai or Western Gandhara Region; Date: 57-35 BCE; Obverse: Armored Scythian king on horseback right with lowered spear. Kharoshthi letter to right - "King of Kings Azilises the Great". Reverse: In Kharoshthi (Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayalishasa) - "of Great King, King of Kings Azilises the Great" - Goddess standing left holding lotus and filleted palm branch - monogram to left - Kharoshthi letter to left and/or right. References: Hoover #568, p. 215; ISCH 2 #59.1, 59.2 and 59.5 2, 52T and 56T.museumguy
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Indo-Skythians, Spalahores with Spalagadames Tetrachalkon.Eastern Cultures. Indo-Skythians, Spalahores with Spalagadames c.75-65 BC Square AE Tetrachalkon (8.79 gm, 22x21mm, 12h), Western Gandhara. King on horseback right. СПАΛΥРІОС ΔІKIОY AΔEΛфOY TOY BACIΛEШC. / Herakles seated left on omphalos. Spalahora putrasa dhramiasa Spalagadamasa (Karosti: of the son of Spalahores, Spalagadames the Just). VF. Bt. Louis di Lauro, Coral Gables, 2001. Senior ISCH 2 #69.1; MIG 691b; HGC 12 #617; Sayles VI.Anaximander
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Kabul, Local Issues, Shahis of Kabul and Gandhara, Kamaluka “Khudarayaka”Kabul.
Shahis (Shahiyas) of Kabul and Gandhara
Kamaluka “Khudarayaka”.
Circa 895-921 AD
AR Jital, 19mm, 2.97 g, 180°
O: śri khudarayaka in Nagari, recumbent zebu to left with symbol on rump; to left, star above pellet above crescent
R: Horseman right, holding banner; ma in Nagari to left;’adl in Arabic to right.
Ref: Tye 23.
Notes: Toned, areas of flat strike. VF.
EX-CNG eAuction 500 Lot 576, from the Archytas CollectionVirgil H
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Kabul, Local Issues, Shahis of Kabul and Gandhara, Spalapati DevaKabul
Shahis of Kabul and Gandhara
Spalapati Deva
750 - 850 AD
AR Jital, 20mm, 3.42 g, 180°
O: recumbent zebu left with trident on rump; odd jhul on zebu, legend above
R: King on horse holding lance/banner right. To right, crude cursive legend
Notes: Flat strike. VF. Scarce
Ref: MacDowell 7
Ex-Marc Breitsprecher, ex Bill Spengler collection, with his tag from 1960's.Virgil H
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Kushano-Sasanian, Hormazd I KushanshahKushano-Sasanian, Hormazd I Kushanshah, c. 265 - 295 A.D. Gandhara, Bronze drachm, 17x18mm, 3.24g.
Obverse: Bust right wearing lion crown. Legend in front KOBAD
Reverse: Zoroastrian Fire altar. Ex MoremothPodiceps
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Kushano-Sasanian, Hormazd I Kushanshah; Göbl Kushan 1122 ffKushano-Sasanian, Hormazd I Kushanshah, c. 265 - 295 A.D. Bronze drachm, Göbl Kushan 1122 ff., F, Gandhara II mint, 3.344g, 16.8mm, c. 270 - 295 A.D.; obverse satrap's name left, bearded bust right wearing lion headdress, long ribbons flow upward from hair in pleats; reverse, fire altar surmounted by bust of Ahura Mazda, ex FORVM, photo credit FORVMPodiceps
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Kushano-Sasanian, Hormazd I Kushanshah; Göbl Kushan 1125Kushano-Sasanian, Hormazd I Kushanshah, c. 265 - 295 A.D. Bronze drachm, Göbl Kushan 1125; Mitchiner ACW 1284v, Alram IP 1463, aVF, Gandhara mint, 3.984 grams, 17.6 mm, die axis 0o, c. 270 - 295 A.D.; obverse Pahlavi, `Meze` (obscure), bearded bust right wearing lion headdress, long ribbons flow upward from hair in pleats; reverse fire altar with `Gondopharan` symbol on shaft, bust on altar; Ex FORVM, photo credit FORVMPodiceps
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Menander AE ChalkousMenander. 165/155-130 BC.
Uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara
14mm., 2.17. g.
BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ΣΩTHPOΣ - MENANΔPOY. Elephant right with trunk raised, wearing bell around neck
'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' ('of Great King Menander the Savior' in Kharoshti). Club of Herakles; to lower right, monogram.
References: Bopearachchi 28H; SNG ANS 932; HGC 12, 197
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Menander I DrachmAR Drachm
Size: 17mm, Weight: 2.45 grams, Die Axis: 9h
Baktria, Menander I
Circa 155 – 130 BCE
Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENAN∆POY (of saviour king Menander)
Diademed and draped bust of Menander I to right.
Reverse: The Kharoshthi script 𐨣𐨚𐨯 𐨚𐨟𐨪𐨯 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯ꅐ (maharajasa tratarasa menadrasa - translation as obverse)
Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt and shield held horizontally decorated with head of Gorgon. Monogram to right.
References: HGC 12 191, Bopearachchi 13B
Notes:
-Menander was one of the most famous Baktrian rulers. He was said to have raided as far east as modern day Patna. He is also reported to have converted to Buddhism according to the Buddhist text the Milinda Panha (The questions of king Milinda). It is recorded by Plutarch that upon his death his remains were shared amongst cities and 'monuments' were erected to honour these. This may be a reference to Buddhist stupas. It appears that like Alexander before him, he respected the various religions of his kingdom, and used them to gain advantage wherever possible.
-The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, thought to have been written in the mid first century CE, records the following:
"To the present day ancient drachmae are current in Barygaza (modern day Bharuch in Gujarat, India), coming from this country, bearing inscriptions in Greek letters, and the devices of those who reigned after Alexander, Apollodorus and Menander."
-Kharosthi (also known as Gandharan) was a script used in the region of modern day Afghanistan and Pakistan from about the 3rd century BCE to about the 3rd century CE. There is evidence of the script surviving as late as the 7th century CE in some outposts along the Silk Road. Interestingly, some early Chinese translations of Buddhist works indicate a Kharosthi source.
-Kharosthi is read from right to left, like for example modern Arabic. In the case of Menander, his epithets all end in 𐨯 (sa), so it is quite east to make out each word on the coin. The first letter of Menadrasa ꅐ (me) is made up of 𐨨 (m) combined with the diacritic vowel mark ' (e). This letter 'me', is quite distinctive and clearly visible directly below the monogram on my coin. Thus reading (by English convention) backwards the word me . na . dra . sa is clear. Note I was not able to find the Unicode script for Kharosthi 'me', so the symbol I have used is from 'Yi' script which was the closest approximation of The Kharosthi symbol I could find.
Ex Frank S Robinson Auction 97 lot 13, 2016Pharsalos
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nezak hunsNezak Huns, "Srio Shaho", c. AD 711-719. AE 1/4 Drachm (1.24gm, 15mm), Gandhara. Trident crown type with Bactrian legend. MACW 1495; Göbl 238.dpaul7
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Nezak Kings of Kabul: Napki Malka (475-576) AR DrachmNezak Kings of Kabul: Napki Malka (475-576) AR Drachm (MACW-1528,1529)
Gandharan series with Brahmi legends
Obv: Bare headed bust right of Hephthalite "Napki" type; Tamgha behind bust; Brahmi legend - Sri SaHi. The crown is of the trident-type.
Rev: Normal fire altar and attendants designQuant.Geek
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Nezak Kings of Kabul: Napki Malka (475-576) AR DrachmNezak Kings of Kabul: Napki Malka (475-576) AR Drachm (MACW-1523)
Gandharan series with contracted Pehlvi legends
Obv: Bare headed bust right of Hephthalite "Napki" type; Tamgha behind bust; Pehlvi legend contracted from Napki Malka. Legend now looks like a 'fish'. The crown is of the trident-type.
Rev: Normal fire altar and attendants designQuant.Geek
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Nezak Kings of Kabul: Napki Malka (475-576) AR DrachmNezak Kings of Kabul: Napki Malka (475-576) AR Drachm (MACW-1528,1539)
Gandharan series with Brahmi legends
Obv: Bare headed bust right of Hephthalite "Napki" type; Tamgha behind bust; Brahmi legend - Sri SaHi. The crown is of the trident-type.
Rev: Normal fire altar and attendants designQuant.Geek
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Nezak Kings of Kabul: Napki Malka (475-576) AR DrachmNezak Kings of Kabul: Napki Malka (475-576) AR Drachm (MACW-1535)
Gandharan series with Brahmi legends
Obv: Bare headed bust right of Hephthalite "Napki" type; Tamgha behind bust; Brahmi legend - Sri SaHi. The crown is of the trident-type; banner to right
Rev: Normal fire altar and attendants designQuant.Geek
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Nezak Shahis of Kapisa-Gandhara, Anonymous Napki MalikHunnic Tribes, Nezak Huns
Anonymous Napki Malik coinage
circa AD 484/90-500/15
BI Drachm, 26 mm, 3.24 grams, 90 degrees
O: Vondrovec š-group (late style). Bust to right, wearing winged crown surmounted by crescent and bull's head; Pahlavi legend.
R: Fire altar flanked by attendants; wheel above each attendant.
Ref: Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 222 (early style)
Notes: Another reference is from the new book by Waleed Ziad, In the Treasure Room of the Sakra King: Votive Coinage From Gandharan Shrines. This coin would be Zaid 1.1.1 (not sure how to reference this book). Another interesting thing about the bust on the obverse is the depiction of cranial deformation, a characteristic feature of the Alkhan period.
Good Very Fine.
Ex-Roma Numismatics Auction XXV Day 1, Lot 652, Sept 2022; From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Ex Archytas Collection.Virgil H
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PMC Gandhara JanapadaAncient India, Punch Mark Coins, Gandhara Janapada, Silver Bent Bar, 8.85g, ca 600-400 BCmitresh
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PMC Gandhara Janapada, Bent Barsmitresh
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PMC Gandhara, 1/8 & 1/16 ShatamanaFractional Coins of Gandhara Janapada - 1/8 & 1/16 Shatamanamitresh
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Rajput drachmUncertain mint, Rajput drachm, 6th – 12th century A.D. BI, 17mm 3.17g, unknown (internet) ref
O: uncertain legend, recumbent bull, l.
R: uncertain legend, horseman r., holding spear in r.
Of billons and the silver coins issued by Rajputs, the seated bull and horseman was the invariable device. They were first struck by the Brahman Kings of Ohind (Gandhara) on silver, the commonest were the issues of Spalapati Deva and Samanta Deva. The name of the king surrounded the bull in a circular style, wherein the undeciphered script (Turanian ??) appeared on the obverse above bull. These type of coins were continued by the Tomaras, Chauhans of Delhi, Rathors of Kanauj, Rajputs of Narwar and the Amritapala rajas of Badayun. They were all mostly struck on billon. The invariable device Bull and Horseman lasted the next three centuries in the hands of Kangra kings.
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Rare silver 1/8th shatamana (shana) from Gandhara Janapada, ca.500-400 BCPunchmark (6-armed Gandharan symbol with a dot between two of the arms) / blank. Rare. 15mm, 1.40 grams. Rajgor 578.
Gandhara Janapada was one of the 16 Janapadas mentioned in the Buddhist chronicles. It was a subject of the Persian Empire during the reign of Darius in the late 6th century BC, and was the birthplace of the first Indian coins.
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Reino Shahi de Kabul y GandharaEste tipo de monedas es muy común, las acuñaciones del "vaca-caballero" pervivieron durante muchas décadas (alrededor de 4 siglos) en la zona del actual Afganistán, Pakistán y norte de la India. Se conocen también con el nombre de jittal o jital, y se cree que Samanta Deva fue un título, más que el nombre de un gobernante en concreto.
El reino Shahi fue establecido a principios del siglo IX en Kabul por Lagaturman, un ministro brahman de origen turco. La expansión islámica de finales del siglo IX obligó a los shahi a buscar refugio al sur, estableciendo su nueva capital en Ohind, en donde el reino pervivió, aunque con enfrentamientos con el reino vecino de Cachemira, hasta la derrota definitiva a principios del siglo XI, ante los ghaznávidas de Mahmud de Ghazni.
AR Dracma ó Jital 18 mm 3.2 gr.
Anv: Jinete estilizado, portando lanza y montando hacia derecha. Leyenda "bhi"? en nagari.
Rev: leyenda "Sri Samanta Deva" en nagari. Toro jorobado (Zebú) estilizado con el nombre Brahmi recostado hacia izquierda.
Acuñada: 850 - 970 D.C.
Ceca: Acuñada por pueblos hindu-budistas (turcos o hunos heptalitas), en el antiguo reino Shahi de los valles de Kabul y Gandhara.
Referencias: Robert Tye, JITALS, Isle of South Uist 1995, Tipos 15 a 18 - Mitchiner ACW 1585-1588
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SACRED COW! Horseman right, holding banner; Nagari Bhi in the upper left, Adl (?) in Arabic in the upper right / śri samanta deva in Nagari, recumbent zebu bull to left with symbol on rump; to left, star above pellet above crescent. Uncertain mint in (Kabul or Ohind?). 19mm, 2.98 grams. Tye #21. SKU 42564
Samanta Deva just meant "The Feudatory Chief" - it was the title assumed by the Kabul Shahi and their Islamic successors, and was probably not a personal name. Hundreds of types of jitals inscribed "Samanta Deva" (in imitation of this type) were struck by numerous dynasties in the later period. The Kabul Shahi dynasties also called Shahiya ruled the Kabul Valley (in eastern Afghanistan) and the old province of Gandhara (northern Pakistan) during the Classical Period of India, from the decline of the Kushan Empire in the 3rd century to the early 9th century. They are split into two eras the Buddhist-Shahis and the later Hindu-Shahis with the change-over occurring around 870. These coins are of full size and weight, but were probably not minted by Samanta Deva but can be considered anonymous issues of his successors
800-1026 AFGHANISTAN SILVER DRACHM _2600Antonivs Protti
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SAFFARIDS - Shahis of Kabul and GandharaSAFFARIDS - Ya`qub b. al-Layth, 247-265 - BI dramma, bull & horseman type . Islamic Shahi coin. Adil inscribed to the right of the horseman.
Rev.: Khudarayaka c. AD 870-875. No mint, but Kabul mint is suggested.
Ref.: Tye#23. 19-March-08 7:27pm
Tye writes: Those (coins) which bear the inscription "Sri Khudarayaka" have plausibly been attributed to a governor of Kabul, installed by the Sultan of Sistan, Yaqub b Laith, after his defeat of the Shahis around 870 AD. Some confirmation of this is found in the brief Arabic inscription on the reverse of one type, and also in a lowering of the weight standard to around the 2.9 gram dirhem standard..." The addition Adil makes it a Muslim issue. dpaul7
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Shahi Bull and HorsemanShahi Kings of Kabul & Gandhara, Silver drachm, 800 - 880 AD, 3.04g, 18mm, Mitchiner 1576 - 1579 (or similar), Tye 6 or similar
OBV: Horseman riding right holding banner
REV: SRI SPALAPATI DEVA, in Brahmi script above bull Nandi, resting left
EX: Forvm Ancient coins
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Tye 14.1, Deyell 45Shahis (ca. 850-1,000 A.D.). AR jital, possibly Ohind mint, average silver content ca. 69%, average weight 3.3 g., 18 mm.
Obv: Recumbent bull facing left, trishula on its rump, Sri Samanta Deva, in Nagari script, above.
Rev: Horseman bearing lance facing right, Bhi above to left and Ma [?] above to right, both in Nagari script.
Tye rarity rating Abundant.
The history of the Shahi dynasties is almost unknown. The Hindu Shahi dynasty succeeded an earlier Buddhist Shahi dynasty, and was founded in 870 A.D. by Kallar, a Brahmin vazir to the last Buddhist king. The kingdom included portions of Kabulistan (the eastern territories of Greater Khorasan centered around Kabul, now in Afghanistan) and the old province of Gandhara (now in northern Pakistan), with capitals at Kabul and Ohind (in Gandhara). They lost Kabul to the Saminids around 988 A.D. and lost Ohind to Mahmud of Ghazni around 988 A.D. The coins bearing the legend Sri Samanta Deva (= Lord Feudatory Chief) were issued further east and later (albeit, with overlap) than those bearing the legend Sri Spalapati Deva (= Lord Commander of the Army).Stkp
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Tye 21.2, Deyell 52Shahis [?] (ca. 900-1,200 A.D.). AR jital, possibly minted unofficially, north of the Shahi realm, 18 mm.
Obv: Recumbent bull facing left, trishula on its rump, Sri Samanta Devah followed by two vertical pellets, in Nagari script, above.
Rev: Horseman bearing lance facing right, Bhi above to left and Ma [?] above to right, both in Nagari script.
Tye rarity rating Scarce.
The history of the Shahi dynasties is almost unknown. The Hindu Shahi dynasty succeeded an earlier Buddhist Shahi dynasty, and was founded in 870 A.D. by Kallar, a Brahmin vazir to the last Buddhist king. The kingdom included portions of Kabulistan (the eastern territories of Greater Khorasan centered around Kabul, now in Afghanistan) and the old province of Gandhara (now in northern Pakistan), with capitals at Kabul and Ohind (in Gandhara). They lost Kabul to the Saminids around 988 A.D. and lost Ohind to Mahmud of Ghazni around 988 A.D. The coins bearing the legend Sri Samanta Deva (= Lord Feudatory Chief) were issued further east and later (albeit, with overlap) than those bearing the legend Sri Spalapati Deva (= Lord Commander of the Army).Stkp
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Tye 5, Deyell 24, MacDowall Issue VI, plate XVII, 14.Shahis (ca. 750-900 A.D.). AR jital (average silver content 69%), Kabul mint; 3.16 g. (average weight 3.3 g.), 17.76 mm.max., 270◦.
Obv: Recumbent bull facing left, trishula on its rump, Sri Spalapati Deva, in Nagari/Sarada script, above.
Rev: Horseman bearing lance facing right, A above to left and Ma [?] above to right, both in Nagari/Sarada script.
Tye rarity rating Common.
The history of the Shahi dynasties is almost unknown. The Hindu Shahi dynasty succeeded an earlier Buddhist Shahi dynasty, and was founded in 870 A.D. by Kallar, a Brahmin vazir to the last Buddhist king. The kingdom included portions of Kabulistan (the eastern territories of Greater Khorasan centered around Kabul, now in Afghanistan) and the old province of Gandhara (now in northern Pakistan), with capitals at Kabul and Ohind (in Gandhara). They lost Kabul to the Saminids around 988 A.D. and lost Ohind to Mahmud of Ghazni around 988 A.D. The coins bearing the legend Sri Samanta Deva (= Lord Feudatory Chief) were issued further east and later (albeit, with overlap) than those bearing the legend Sri Spalapati Deva (= Lord Commander of the Army).Stkp
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Tye 6.1, Deyell 25+, MacDowall Issue VI, plate XVII, 13.Shahis (ca. 750-900 A.D.). AR jital (average silver content 69%), Kabul mint; 3.16 g. (average weight 3.3 g.), 18.42 mm.max., 180◦.
Obv: Recumbent bull facing left, trishula on its rump, Sri Spalapati Deva, in Nagari/Sarada script, above.
Rev: Horseman bearing lance facing right, Ka above to left and Ma [?] above to right, both in Nagari/Sarada script.
Tye rarity rating Common.
The history of the Shahi dynasties is almost unknown. The Hindu Shahi dynasty succeeded an earlier Buddhist Shahi dynasty, and was founded in 870 A.D. by Kallar, a Brahmin vazir to the last Buddhist king. The kingdom included portions of Kabulistan (the eastern territories of Greater Khorasan centered around Kabul, now in Afghanistan) and the old province of Gandhara (now in northern Pakistan), with capitals at Kabul and Ohind (in Gandhara). They lost Kabul to the Saminids around 988 A.D. and lost Ohind to Mahmud of Ghazni around 988 A.D. The coins bearing the legend Sri Samanta Deva (= Lord Feudatory Chief) were issued further east and later (albeit, with overlap) than those bearing the legend Sri Spalapati Deva (= Lord Commander of the Army).Stkp
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Vima Takto - AE tetradrachmGandhara, Kapisi?
90-113 AD
radiate bust left, holding holding spear; 3 pronged tamgha to the left
Vima Takto on horse right, holding axe; tamgha to the right
BACIΛEV BACIΛEVWN CWTHP MEΓAC
Senior B17.1D; ANS Kushan 207-15; Donum Burns 67-71
1,7g 11,5mm
ex NaumannJ. B.
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