Parthian Coin: Gondophares Sases, AE Tetradrachm, Taxila, Lot # 536

Parthian Coin: Gondophares Sases, AE Tetradrachm, Taxila, Lot # 536 (image 1/1)
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King Gondophares King of north-western India, 20 - 55 AD Coin: AE Tetradrachm Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕ ω C ΒΑCΙΛΕ ω Ν ΜΕΓΑΛΟV VΝΔΟΦΕΡΡΟV , Gondophares, upon a Nisean horse , facing to the right, raising his right hand in salutation. Reverse: Kharoshti legend (King Gondophares, the Saviour) around Zeus , in Parthian costume, standing to the right, raising his right hand in salutation, holding a staff with his left. Tamga of Gondophares ( ω over ●O● ) in the left field, 7 (V) over Ի (P) in the right field. Weight: 9.78 gramsDiametre: 19 x 20 x 3 mmDie axis: 90 degrees Mint: Taxila References: MA 2626Comment: The " 7" (V) on the reverse might be for Verethragna , the Avestan representation of Victory, and hence the figure may not depict Zeus, but Verethragna. Coin guaranteed to be genuine I combine postage, so feel free to bid on my other coins . So if you win more than one of my coins and would like to have them sent altogether, wait for me to send you the invoice which will have the postage cost combined. Honoured to be listed on the eBay Genuine Sellers List Of Ancient Coins And Artifacts Caveat emptor: The coin; Coin for auction as shown. These are aimed for sale to Numismatists, if you have no knowledge of ancient coins it is advisable to learn first and buy later.I recommend Forum Ancient Coins as the best place to learn about ancient read more
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