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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2719
People
Apollodotos I, Indo-Greek (r. c. 190-160 BCE)
Title
Indian-standard drachm of Apollodotos I, square flan
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
190 BCE-160 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Baktria
Period
Hellenistic period, Middle
Culture
Indo-Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/170162

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.43 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
drachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: BASILEOS APOLLODOTOU SOTEROS
  • Reverse Inscription: [Kharosti inscription]

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Bop. 4 G

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.2719
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv. elephant standing r.; symbol below.
Rev. humped bull standing r.; symbol below [same symbol as on obverse].

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 2400 French/Italian/Spanish, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 01/10/2018 - 02/06/2019

Verification Level

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