Lot 124

Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Bronze Unit

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1200 - 1500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 240h, Bop # 28D
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
16.97 mm
Weight
2.46 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
ca. 150 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Menander I (ca. 150 BC), Bronze Unit, 2.46 gms, 16.97 mm, Obverse: Elephant head in profile, Greek legend around reading partially ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY’, Reverse: Club, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘maharajasatratarasamenamdrasa’, MIG # 240h, Bop # 28D, very fine, very scarce.