0390

Creator

Preview

Period

Alexander/ Central Asia

Ruler

Spalahores with Spalagadames (c. 85-60 AD)

Province or Region

Indo-Scythia

Metal

Bronze

Denomination

Square

Weight

Hemibol

Obverse Description

King on horseback, r. CΠAΛYPIOC ∆IKAIOY A∆EΛΦOY TOY BACIΛEΩC

Reverse Description

Heracles sits left on a rock. Inscription in Karothshi ("of the son of Spalahores, Spalagadames the Just"). TA in circle.

Comments

The vestiges of Hellenism in what is now Afghanistan and Pakistan. Note Greek inscription and themes.

Publisher

Pepperdine University Libraries

Digital Collection

The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land

Credit Line

The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives