Indo-Greek Kingdoms, AR drachm, Hermaeus

Indo-Greek Kingdoms. Hermaeus Soter (90 – 70BC)

Hermaeus Soter was one of the last Indo-Greek kings, ruling in Gandhara and the Kabul Valley, likely during the mid-1st century BC. His reign marked the transition from Indo-Greek to Indo-Scythian rule, as his kingdom eventually fell to the Yuezhi-Kushans and Indo-Scythians (Saka rulers)

AR drachm (2.40 g)

OBVERSE:  BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ EPMAIOY, diademed busts of Hermaeus

REVERSE: Maharajasa tratarasa Hiramayasa (in Kharosthi), Zeus enthroned

Exceptional, well centered strike. Remarkable portrait. A masterpiece of late Eastern Hellenistic art

Choice AU and UNIQUE in such a high grade for this ruler!

References: Z-365950 (this coin)

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