Lot 100

Ancient Indo-Greeks Apollodotus II Copper Unit

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 427a, Bop # 17A, MMT # 427
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
15.77 mm
Weight
4.09 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
80-65 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Apollodotus II (80-65 BC), Copper Unit, 4.09 gms, 15.77 mm, Obverse: Apollo standing in profile to right, holding bow and arrow, quiver on his back, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩ  THPOΣ KAI  ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ  AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY’, Reverse: Tripod, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘Maharajasatratarasaapaladatasa’, MIG # 427a, Bop # 17A, MMT # 427, fine, very scarce.