Lot 7
Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Silver Drachm
Auction # 26 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 1200 - 1500
- Current Bid -
- Catalog Reference #
- MIG # 224b, Bop # 7E
- Metal Composition
- Silver
- Lot Grade/Condition
- fine to very fine
- Diameter
- 17.20 mm
- Weight
- 2.35 gms
- Denomination
- Drachm
- Calendar/Year
- 165-130 BC
Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Menander I (165-130 BC), Silver Drachm (Indian standard), 2.35 gms, 17.20 mm, Obverse: Bust of king seen from behind, thrusting a spear to left, Greek Legend around reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing to right holding shield in one hand and hurling a thunderbolt with the other hand, a monogram at left, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘MaharajasaTratarasaMenamdrasa’, MIG # 224b, Bop # 7E, fine to very fine, very scarce.