The BAKTRIA Indo-Greek Kingdom Hermaios Soter AR Tetradrachm from circa 105-90 BC is an ancient Greek coin made of silver debased with a fineness of 0.5. This ungraded coin features an image of Hermaios Soter and is uncertified. It is a valuable piece of history from the Greek period (450 BC-100 AD) with a certification number of 3622825-005. This coin offers a glimpse into the ancient era of Bactria and the Indo-Greek Kingdom during the 1st century BC.

Willem Knapen

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom – Hermaios Soter (90-70 BC) – AR tetradrachm (Zeus Mithra). Posthumous issue struck by Indo-Skythians near Kabul, circa 55-35 BC.

Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - EPMAIOY

Diademed and draped bust of Hermaios to right.

Rev: 'Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa' ('of the Great King Hermaios the Savior' in Karoshti),

Zeus Mithra seated to left holding sceptre, making a benediction gesture with his right hand, monogram to right field.

Part of EU auction collection

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