BAΣIΛEΩΣ NIKEΦOΡOY ANTIAΛKIΔOY, bearded, draped bust of Zeus right, thunderbolt over left shoulder. / Karoshti legend, two palm branches between the caps of the Dioskuri, ΔHY monogram below. 20x19mm, 5.27 grams. Bactrian mint. Mitchiner 151, Type 280c, Bop. 278, série 17B.

Antialkidas was an Indo-Greek king who ruled parts of northwestern India and Bactria around the 2nd century BCE, likely between 115–95 BCE. His reign is known primarily through his coinage and inscriptions, which reflect a blend of Greek and Indian cultural influences, showcasing his role as a mediator between Hellenistic and South Asian worlds. One of the most significant records associated with him is the Heliodorus pillar, erected by his ambassador Heliodorus in central India, which highlights diplomatic relations with Indian rulers and evidence of cross-cultural respect. Antialkidas’ coins often featured Zeus and other Greek deities, paired with inscriptions in Greek and Kharosthi, underscoring the dual identity of his realm. His reign represents one of the later phases of Indo-Greek presence in India, during a time of declining influence but continuing cultural exchange.