Lot 72

Ancient Indo-Greek Apollodotus I Copper hemi-obol

Auction # 11 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
21.33 mm
Weight
9.00 gms
Denomination
Hemi-obol
Calendar/Year
174-165 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greek, Apollodotus I (174-165 BC), Copper hemi-obol,  9.00 gms, 21.33 mm, Apollo standing facing, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY ΣΩTHPOΣ’, Rev: Tripod within dotted border, monogram at right,Kharoshthi legend on three sides reading ‘maharajasaapaladatasatratarasa’, very fine, very scarce.