Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Tetradrachm. 170-145 BC. (Bopearachchi-6O). (Tesorillo-Bactria 2, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Rev.: The Dioskouroi on horses prancing to right, each holding spear and palm; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ above, ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ below, monogram in lower right field. Ag. 16,60 g. Slighty porous silver. Ex Cayón (13-14/12/2007), lot 3019. Almost XF. Est...600,00.

Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. AE 19. 155-130 BC. (Bopearachchi-32C). (Hgc-14, 211). (Tesorillo-Bactria 3, Plate Coin). Anv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, helmeted, bust right. Rev.: Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm; monogram to right, Karosthi inscription around. Ae. 6,55 g. VF. Est...90,00.

Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Drachm. 155-130 BC. (Bopearachchi-13I var.). (Hgc-12, 191 var.). (Tesorillo-Bactria 6, Plate Coin). Anv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed and draped bust to right. Rev.: Athena Alkidemos advancing to left, shield decorated with aegis over arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram E to right; Kharosthi inscription around. Ag. 2,45 g. Rare. Almost XF/XF. Est...120,00.

Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Drachm. 155-130 BC. (Bopearachchi-7E). (Tesorillo-Bactria 5, Plate Coin). Anv.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, diademed bust to left, wielding spear, aegis on shoulder. Rev.: 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos standing to left, hurling thunderbolt and holding shield; monogram to right. Ag. 2,43 g. Ex Vico 123 (17/06/2010), lot 3064. Choice VF. Est...120,00.

Indo-Greek Kingdom. Antialkidas. AE 19. 130-120 BC. (Bopearachchi-17a). (Hgc-12, 263). (Tesorillo-Bactria 7, Plate Coin). Anv.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ, draped bust of Zeus to right. Rev.: 'Maharajasa jayadharasa Antialkidasa' in Kharosthi, the piloi of the Dioskouroi with two palms between them; AT monogram and Σ below. Ae. 8,43 g. Rare. Almost VF/VF. Est...90,00.

Indo-Greek Kingdom. Hermaios Soter. Drachm. 90-70 BC. (Bopearachchi-3D). (Sng Ans-1337). (Tesorillo-Bactria 9, Plate Coin). Anv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ EPMAIOY, diademed and draped bust to right. Rev.: Zeus enthroned facing, holding sceptre and making gesture with outstretched hand; monogram to right, Kharoshthi script around. Ag. 1,70 g. Original Patina. Choice VF/VF. Est...90,00.

Kings of Persis. Napad (Kapat). Obol. 1st century AD. (Alram-614). (Sunrise-640). (Tesorillo-R. Persis 4, Plate Coin). Anv.: Bearded bust left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara. Rev.: Bearded bust left, wearing diadem; blundered legend. Ag. 0,56 g. Very rare. VF. Est...60,00.

Kings of Persis. Vahšīr (Oxathres). Drachm. 1st century BC – 1st century AD. (Alram-582 var.). (Sunrise-605 var.). (Tesorillo-R. Persis 2, Plate Coin). Anv.: Draped and diademed bust to left. Rev.: King standing to right, holding sceptre, before fire altar, legend around. Ag. 3,89 g. A good sample for this type. Choice VF. Est...100,00.

Kings of Persis. Uncertain King. Drachm. 2nd Century BC. (Alram-551). (Tesorillo-R. Persis 1, Plate Coin). Anv.: Bearded male head to right, wearing earring, diadem and kyrbasia surmounted by eagle with spread wings. Rev.: Fire-temple; half-length figure of Ahura-Mazda to left above, King standing to right on left, his hands raised in adoration, eagle standing to left on standard on right. Ag. 4,12 g. Ex VAuctions245 (22/04/2010), lot 39. Choice VF. Est...120,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Phraates II. Drachm. 128-127 BC. Tambrax. (Sellwood-16.11). (Sunrise-272). (Tesorillo-Partia 2, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust of Phraates II to left; to right, TAM. Rev.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY - APΣAKOY / ΘEOΠATOPOΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow. Ag. 3,68 g. Choice VF/XF. Est...140,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Mithradates II. Drachm. 109-96/95 BC. Rhagai. (Sellwood-27.1). (Sunrise-293). (Tesorillo-Partia 3, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed bust to left. Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛΟY ΑΡΣΑΚΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ, Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow. Ag. 4,13 g. Almost XF/AU. Est...150,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Mithradates III. Drachm. 87/79 BC. Ekbatana. (Sellwood-31.5 (Orodes I)). (Shore-122 (Orodes I)). (Tesorillo-Partia 4, Plate Coin). Anv.: Bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with eight-rayed star. Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠEΓAΛOY AIΣKOY ΕΠIΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦIΛΛHNOΣ AVTOKPATOPOΣ ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow. Ag. 4,13 g. Direct purchase from Pars Coins. Included original label. XF. Est...120,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Orodes II. Drachm. 57-38 BC. Ekbatana. (Sellwood-48.9). (Sunrise-381). (Tesorillo-Partia 5, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust to left; star to left, crescent above star to right. Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; anchor symbol behind throne. Ag. 4,03 g. Choice VF/VF. Est...80,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Phraates IV. Drachm. 38/7-2 BC. Rhagai. (Sellwood-52.11). (Shore-280). (Tesorillo-Partia 7, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust to left, wart on forehead, with pointed beard and segmented necklet; to right, eagle to left, holding wreath; all within pelleted border. Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Ag. Scarce, even more in this grade. AU/Almost MS. Est...150,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Phraates IV. Drachm. 38-2 BC. Ekbatana. (Sellwood-52.10). (Tesorillo-Partia 6, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed bust left; to right, eagle left, holding wreath. Rev.: Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne set on ground line, holding bow; monogram below bow. Ag. 3,96 g. Magnificent piece. Scarce in this grade. AU. Est...150,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Gotarzes II. Tetradrachm. SE 361 = 50 AD. Seleukeia on the Tigris. (Sellwood-65.25/27). (Tesorillo-Partia 8, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust to left. Rev.: Tyche standing to left, holding cornucopiae and wreath held out to Gotarzes seated to right on throne; AΞT (year) above, [month] in exergue. Ag. 13,54 g. VF. Est...150,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Meherdates (Usurper). Drachm. 49-50 AD. Ekbatana. (Sellwood-67.1 (Vonones II)). (Shore-368 (Vonones II)). (Tesorillo-Partia 9, Plate Coin). Anv.: Facing bust, wearing tiara with ear flaps; stars flanking. Rev.: Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow, legend around. Ag. 3,54 g. Rare. Choice VF. Est...100,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Pakoros I. Drachm. 78-120 AD. Ekbatana. (Sellwood-78.6 (Vologases III)). (Sunrise-78.6). (Tesorillo-Partia 11, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed head to left, with long beard. Rev.: Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right, with throne base visible, holding bow; monogram below bow. Ag. 3,74 g. Direct purchase from Pars Coins. Included original label. Almost XF/XF. Est...90,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Pakoros I. Drachm. 78-120 AD. Ekbatana. (Sellwood-78.3 (Vologases III)). (Shore-413 (Vologases III)). (Tesorillo-Partia 10, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed head to left, with long beard. Rev.: Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right, no throne base visible, holding bow; monogram below bow. Ag. 3,76 g. XF/AU. Est...100,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Sanatrukes?. Drachm. 116 AD. Ekbatana. (Sellwood-81.1 (Parthamaspates)). (Shore-423 (Parthamaspates)). (Tesorillo-Partia 12, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed bust to left, wearing tiara. Rev.: Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Ag. 3,82 g. Choice VF/XF. Est...120,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Vologases IV. Drachm. 147-191 AD. Ekbatana. (Sellwood-84.131). (Sunrise-452). (Tesorillo-Partia 13, Plate Coin). Anv.: Bust to left with long beard, wearing tiara; three pendant ends to diadem. Rev.: Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow, Λ below throne. Ag. 3,78 g. XF/AU. Est...120,00.

Kingdom of Parthia. Vologases VI. Drachm. 208-228 AD. Ekbatana. (Sellwood-88.18). (Shore-456). (Tesorillo-Partia 14, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust of Vologases VI to left, wearing tiara. Rev.: Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; below bow, monogram. Ag. 3,60 g. Dark patina. Purchased from Classical Coins (23/11/1997). Included original label. XF. Est...100,00.

Kings of Elymais. Orodes III. Drachm. 2nd century AD. (Van't Haaff-Type 16.3.2). (Tesorillo-Elymais 2, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed bust left, wearing tiara with anchor; to right, pellet-in-crescent above anchor with single crossbar. Rev.: Anchor with single crossbar; dashes around. Ae. 3,06 g. Choice VF. Est...60,00.

Kings of Elymais. Uncertain early Arsakid kings. Tetradrachm. 1st century BC-2nd century AD. (Van't Haaff-Type 10.3.1-1C). (Tesorillo-Elymais 1, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust to left; to right, star-in-crescent above pellet and inverted anchor with two crossbars. Rev.: Highly degraded diademed bust to left. Bi. 15,21 g. Purchased from Ancient Resource. Included original label. Choice VF. Est...100,00.

Indo-Skythians. Azes I. Drachm. 58-12 BC. (Mitchiner-2270). (Tesorillo-Indoescitas 2, Plate Coin). Anv.: Azes, holding spear, on horseback right. Rev.: City-goddess standing left, holding lamp and branch; monogram to left. Ag. 2,24 g. Scarce. Choice VF. Est...80,00.

Indo-Skythians. Azes I. Drachm. 58-12 BC. (Senior-88.03D). (Hgc-12, 645). (Tesorillo-Indoescitas 3, Plate Coin). Anv.: Azes on horseback right, holding spear; ga in Kharosthi in exergue. Rev.: Zeus standing facing, brandishing thunderbolt and holding scepter; monogram to left; a in Kharosthi to right. Ag. 2,43 g. Choice VF. Est...100,00.

Indo-Skythians. Azes II. Drachm. 58-20/19 BC. (Senior-Type 98). (Hgc-12, 653). (Tesorillo-Indoescitas 5, Plate Coin). Anv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY, king on horseback riding to right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip aloft, Karosthi letter before horse. Rev.: Pallas Athene standing to right holding spear and shield, right arm extended, monogram to left, Karosthi letter in right field. Ag. 2,36 g. Choice VF. Est...80,00.

Indo-Skythians. Azes II. Fourée Drachm. 58-20/19 BC. (Senior-Type 98). (Hgc-12, 653). (Tesorillo-Indoescitas 6, Plate Coin). Anv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY, king on horseback riding to right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip aloft, Karosthi letter before horse. Rev.: Pallas Athene standing to right holding spear and shield, right arm extended, monogram to left, Karosthi letter in right field. Ae/Ar. 1,87 g. Slight rust. VF. Est...60,00.

Indo-Skythians. Azes II. Tetradrachm. 35 BC - 5 AD. (Hgc-12, 657). (Senior-102). (Tesorillo-Indoescitas 7, Plate Coin). Anv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZOY Bull standing right; above, monogram. Rev.: 'Maharajasa rajadhirajasa mahatasa / Ayasa' ('of Great King, King of Kings, Azes the Great' in Kharoshthi) Lion standing right; above, monogram. Ae. 13,59 g. Choice VF. Est...80,00.

Indo-Skythians. Western Satraps. Vijayasena. Brockage Drachm. 247/8 AD. (Fishman-23.3.169). (Tesorillo-Sátrapas occid. 1, mismo). Anv.: Bust to right, wearing cap; illegible Greek inscription around, date behind. Rev.: Incuse of obverse. Ag. 2,50 g. VF. Est...60,00.

Indo-Sasanian. Gadhiya Paisa. Drachm. 950-1050 AD. (Mitchiner-422/4). (Tesorillo-Indo-Sasánida 1, Plate Co). Anv.: Indo-Sasanian style bust to right; pellets and ornaments around. Rev.: Stylised fire altar; pellets around. Ag. 3,76 g. Choice VF. Est...50,00.

Sassanid Empire. Ardashir I. Tetradrachm. 223/4-240 AD. Mint C (Ktesiphon). (SNS-I, pl. 3, 33). (Tesorillo-Sasánida 1, Plate Coin). Anv.:  MZDYSN BGY 'RTHŠTR MRKAN MRKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Ardashir, King of Kings' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Ardashir I to right, wearing diadem, earflaps and tiara decorated with star. Rev.: NWRA ZY 'RTHŠTR ('Fire of Ardashir' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with diadems. Bi. 13,51 g. A good sample for this type. Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...200,00.

Sassanid Empire. Valkash. Drachm. (484-488). AT (Atrapatan). (Göbl-I/1). (Tesorillo-Sasánida 3, mismo ejempla). Ag. 3,14 g. Rare. VF/Choice VF. Est...100,00.

Sassanid Empire. Hormizd IV. Drachm. RY 10 = 590. WYHC (Weh-az-Amid-Kavad). (Göbl-I/1). (Tesorillo-Sasánidas 4, mismo ejempl). Ag. 4,16 g. VF/Choice VF. Est...50,00.

Sassanid Empire. Hormizd IV. Drachm. RY 12 = 590. YZ (Yazd). (Göbl-I/1). (Tesorillo-Sasánidas 5, Plate Coin). Ag. 4,12 g. Choice VF/Almost XF. Est...60,00.

Sassanid Empire. Khusro II. Drachm. RY 6. WYHC (Weh-az-Amid-Kavad). (Göbl-II/3). (Tesorillo-Sasánidas 6, Plate Coin). Ag. 4,11 g. Choice VF. Est...50,00.

Sassanid Empire. Khusro II. Drachm. RY 37 = 626. WYH (Veh-az-Amid-Kavād). (Göbl-II/3). (Tesorillo-Sasánidas 7, Plate Coin). Ag. 4,17 g. Almost XF. Est...60,00.

Hephthalites (White Huns). King Napki Malka. Drachm. 515-560 AD. Kabul. (Göbl-Dokumente Em 198). (Tesorillo-Heftalitas 1, Plate Coin). Anv.: Crowned bust of Napki Malka right; crown surmounted by winged bull’s head. Rev.: Fire altar; flanked by two attendants; wheels flanking flames. Bi. 3,56 g. Ex Cayón (11-12/10/2006), lot 455. Choice VF. Est...80,00.

Hephthalites (White Huns). King Napki Malka. Drachm. 515-560 AD. Kabul. (Göbl-Dokumente Em 198). (Tesorillo-Heftalitas 2, Plate Coin). Anv.: Crowned bust of Napki Malka right; crown surmounted by winged bull’s head. Rev.: Fire altar; flanked by two attendants; wheels flanking flames. Bi. 3,33 g. Choice VF. Est...90,00.

Kushano-Sasanians. Hormizd I. AE 15. 265-295 AD. Balkh (Baktria). (ANS Kushan-2235). (Tesorillo-Kusa-Sasa 1, Plate Coin). Anv.: Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head; before head, 'AWHRMYZDY MLKA' ('Hormiz King' in Pahlawi); in upper left field, tamgha. Rev.: 'BWLZAWNDY YZDTY' ('Exalted God', in Pahlawi) Exalted God emerges from fire altar, holding diadem in his right hand and long spear in his left. Ae. 2,42 g. A good sample for this type. Purchased from Sayles & Lavender. Included original label. Choice VF/XF. Est...60,00.

Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Tetradrachm. 80-100 BC. Uncertain mint. (ANS Kushan-147). (Tesorillo-Kushán 1, Plate Coin). Anv.: Radiate and diademed bust of Vima Takto to right, holding scepter in his left hand; to left, tamgha. Rev.: CⲰΤΗΡ ΜЄΓΑC ΒΑCΙΛЄΥC ΒΑCΙΛЄΥⲰN Vima Takto on horseback to right, holding axe in his right hand; to right, tamgha. Ae. 8,16 g. Purchased from Imperial Coins & Artifacs, Inc. Included original label
 . Choice VF. Est...60,00.

Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Tetradrachm. 100-127/8 AD. Begram. (ANS Kushan-300/302). (Tesorillo-Kushan 2, Plate Coin). Anv.: Vima Kadphises standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar; trident to left, tamgha and club to right. Rev.: Siva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to right; Buddhist triratana ("Three Jewels") to left. Ae. 16,45 g. Almost VF/VF. Est...50,00.

India. Post-Mauryan (Punjab). Taxila (local coinage). Karshapana. 185-168 BC. (MACW-4401/3). (Hgc-12, 772). (Tesorillo-Pushkalavati 1, Plate Coi). Anv.: Elephant to right; three-arched hill surmounted by crescent above. Rev.: Lion standing to right; swastika above, three-arched hill surmounted by crescent to left; all within incuse square. Ae. 13,93 g. VF/Choice VF. Est...70,00.

India. Post-Kushan (Baktria). Jouan-Jouan. AE 21. 195-230 AD. Imitating types of Huvishka. (MACW-3366/3371). (Pieper-1254). (Tesorillo-Juanjuan 1, Plate Coin). Anv.: Crossed legged king facing. Rev.: Lunar goddess standing facing, arm raised, tamgha(?) to left. Ae. 2,07 g. Scarce. Choice VF. Est...50,00.

Hindu Shahis. Samanta Deva. Jital. 850-1000 AD. Kabul. (Tye-14). (Tesorillo-R. Shahi 1, Plate Coin). Anv.: Recumbent zebu left; star, pellet, and upside-down crescent to left. Rev.: Rider facing on horseback to right, holding banner in his left hand; in field to left, 'bhi' (in Nagari). Ag. 3,26 g. Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...60,00.

Kings of Commagene. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. AE 28. 38-72 AD. Kommagene. (RPC-I 3856). (Bmc-4). (Tesorillo-Comagene 1, Plate Coin). Anv.: BACIΛЄYC MЄΓ ANTIOΧOC ЄΠI, diademed head to right. Rev.: KOMMA-ΓHNΩN, scorpion within wreath with jewel at apex. Ae. 13,42 g. A good sample for this type. Choice VF/Almost XF. Est...160,00.

Kings of Bosphorus. Mithradates III. 12 Units. 39-45 AD. (RPC-I 1910). (MacDonald-313). (Tesorillo-Bósforo 1, Plate Coin). Anv.: BACIΛЄΩC MIΘPAΔATOV, diademed head to right. Rev.: Lion skin draped over club; bow in case to left, trident to right, IB (mark of value) below. Ae. 9,54 g. Slightly smoothed fields. Choice VF. Est...100,00.

Kings of Bosphorus. Kotys I with Claudius. 12 Units. 49-54 AD. (RPC-I 1925). (MacDonald-326). (Tesorillo-Bósforo 2, Plate Coin). Anv.: ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΚΑΙCΑΡΟC, laureate head of Claudius to right; IB (mark of value) below. Rev.: ΙΟΥΛΙΑΝ ΑΓΡΙΠΙΠΠΙΝΑ CΕΒΑCΤΗΝ, draped bust of Agrippina II to left; monogram of Kotys before. Ae. 7,52 g. Slightly smoothed fields. VF/Choice VF. Est...120,00.