Indo-Parthians, AE tetradrachm, Sorpedonus

Indo-Parthians. Sorpedonus / Sarpedones (50-65 AD)

Sorpedonus is a lesser-known ruler of the Indo-Parthian kingdom. The Indo-Parthians were a dynasty of Parthian origin that controlled parts of present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northwestern India. They are most famously associated with Gondophares I, the founder of the dynasty

His coins follow the standard Indo-Parthian style, featuring Hellenistic and Iranian influences and typically depict a king in a Parthian-style attire on the obverse and a Greek or Indian deity on the reverse

AE tetradrachm (8.42 g)

Uncertain mint in Arachosia

OBVERSE: diademed and draped bust left

REVERSE: Nike standing right

Nice large coin. Choice VF. Extremely RARE

References:

Z-329276 (this coin)

cngcoins.com (similar coin sold)

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