Lot 139
Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Silver Indian Drachm
Auction # 23 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 1000 - 1200
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- Catalog Reference #
- MIG # 217f, Bop # 15B
- Metal Composition
- Silver
- Lot Grade/Condition
- about very fine
- Diameter
- 16.01 mm
- Weight
- 2.34 gms
- Denomination
- Indian Drachm
- Calendar/Year
- 165-130 BC
Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Menander I (165-130 BC), Silver Indian Drachm, 2.34 gms, 16.01 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, Greek Legend around partially seen reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing left, Holding a horizontal shield in left arm and hurling thunderbolt with right arm, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘MaharajasatratarasaMenamdrasa’, Monogram at right, MIG # 217f, Bop # 15B, about very fine, very scarce.