Lot 1143
Indo-Greek Kingdom. Philoxenos. Silver Tetradrachm (9.75 g), ca. 100-95 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANIKETOY ΦIΛOΞENOY, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Philoxenos right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Rev. King on horse prancing right; in lower right field, monogram. (Bopearachchi 5C; SNG ANS 1183-6). Fully lustrous. Mint state. Estimate $3,000UP
Philoxenos, who struck coins carrying the epithet Aniketos "the Invincible," was an obscure but apparently influential king who briefly ruled most of the lands conquered by the Indo-Greeks. Although he has not been connected to any of the distinct (but disputed) Indo-Greek dynasties, it has been suggested on tenouous grounds that he might have been the father of Kalliope, the queen of king Hermaios. His cavalryman reverse type may have influenced subsequent Indo-Scythian coin types.
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| Realized $2,714 |
