GS06243. Silver drachm, cf. Senior Hermaios 40aD.3/2 (noted as not seen), Bopearachchi series 17, Mitchiner IGIS 420ab, HGC 12 305 (S), gVF, eastern Gandhara, uncertain mint, weight 1.82g, maximum diameter 15.7mm, die axis 0
o, c. 55 - 45 B.C.; obverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ (clockwise above), EPMAIOY (counterclockwise below), diademed and draped bust of Hermaios right, flowing diadem ties, dotted hair; reverse Kharosthi legend: Maharaajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior), Zeus enthroned half left, chest bare, himation around hips and legs and over left shoulder, legs apart, right hand raised in benediction, scepter in left hand, monogram left, Kharosthi letter with dot below right;
scarce;
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