Description
The Yuezhi rulers of Northwestern Bactria, Pre- Kushan Empire, Sapadbizes (c. 130 BCE to 90 BCE), Silver Hemidrachm weighing 1.50 grams. Obv: Features a helmeted bust facing right with the Greek inscription. Rev: Lion standing right, with a tamgha of a hill and crescent above, flanked by Greek inscriptions: NANAIA on both sides (ODH#516). Sapadbizes was succeeded by Kujula Kadaphises (90-50 BCE), and it is believed that Sapadbizes laid the foundation for the Kushan Empire. Very Fine+, Rare
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