YüehChi / Kushans, AE drachm, Heliokles’ imitation

SOLD: this specific item has been sold. Similar examples are regularly available on our website — please explore our current listings YüehChi / Early Kushans. Posthumous issue/imitation of Bactrian Greek issue of Heliokles I (145-130BC) After the YüehChi (future Kushans) overran Bactria in the 2nd century BC, they began issuing coins that imitated earlier Indo-Greek and Greco-Bactrian rulers, such as Heliokles I (145–130BC). These imitations marked the transition from Greek to Kushan rule, preserving Hellenistic designs while incorporating nomadic Central Asian influences AE drachm OBVERSE: Diademed and draped bust right. Cude style REVERSE: Horse standing left, right foreleg raised Choice VF Reference: Z-267638 (similar coin) ♦Please, note that our prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE. No additional fees (such as Buyer’s Premium, PayPal commission, etc.) are applicable♦