Lot 104

Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Bronze Fractional Unit

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1500 - 2000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 243c, Bop # 32G
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
18.35 mm
Weight
2.89 gms
Denomination
Fractional Unit
Calendar/Year
2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Menander I (2nd-1st Century BC), Bronze Fractional Unit, 2.89 gms, 18.35 mm, Obverse: Helmeted bust of Athena to right, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY’, Reverse: Winged Nike standing to right,holding wreath and palm, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘Mahara(jasaTratara)saMenamdrasa”, MIG # 243c, Bop # 32G, fine, very scarce.