CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Antimachos II Nikephoros
- Denomination:
- AR Drachm
- Composition:
- Silver
- Date:
- 171-160 BC
- Obverse:
- ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Nike advancing left, holding palm and wreath; monogram in field to left
- Reverse:
- The king on horseback prancing right; Karosthi legend around
- Reference:
- Sear 7546; SNG Copenhagen 349-352 var. (monogram)
- Size:
- 18mm, 2.4, 10h
- Province:
- Indo-Greek Kingdom
- Grade:
- aVF, lightly toned
The Indo-Greek King Antimachos (alternatively spelled Antimachus) II Nikephoros ("the Victorious") ruled the territory spanning the Hindu-Kush to the Punjab. There are no coins which bear his portrait.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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