Lot 36

Ancient Indo-Greeks Apollodotus II Silver Drachm

Auction # 18 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1000 - 1200
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 425l
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
extra fine
Diameter
16.93 mm
Weight
2.23 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
c. 80-65 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Apollodotus II (c. 80-65 BC), Silver Drachm, 2.23 gms, 16.93 mm, Obverse: A diademed bust of king to right, Greek legend around reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY’ (Basileos Soteros Apollodotou), Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing, holding Aegis on one outstretched left arm and hurling thunderbolt with other hand, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘Maharajasa Tratarasa Apaladatasa’, MIG # 425l, extra fine, very scarce.