Lot 112

Ancient Indo-Scythians Spalirises Bronze Unit

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2000 - 2500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
HGC # 12.62, Senior # 73.1
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
27.17 mm
Weight
6.66 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Spalirises (c. 1st Century BC), Bronze Unit, 6.66 gms, 27.17 mm, Obverse: King walking to left with an axe (ankusha?), Greek legend around partially reading ‘ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΒΑCΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ CΠΑΛΙΡΙCΟΥ’, Reverse: Radiate Zeus seated facing on throne, raising his right hand and holding scepter in his left, Kharoshti legend around partially reading 'MaharajasamahatakasaSpalirishasa', HGC # 12.62, Senior # 73.1, fine to very fine, rare.