Posthumous issue of Hermaeus Soter Struck by the Indo-Scythians (70 BC – 1st century AD)
After the decline of Indo-Greek rule, the Indo-Scythians (Sakas), led by Maues and later rulers like Kujula Kadphises, issued posthumous coins in the name of Hermaeus Soter. These coins reflected the Indo-Scythians’ adoption of Greek numismatic traditions while incorporating their own cultural elements
AE tetradrachm (23 mm, 8.87 g)
OBVERSE: Diademed and draped bust right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ
REVERSE: Zeus seated slightly left, raising hand and holding scepter; monogram to left; legend in Kharosthi script
Nice dark thick patina. Choice VF
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