Lot 73

Ancient Indo Greek Menander I set of two coins Silver Drachmas

Auction # 11 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2000 - 2500
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Catalog Reference #
MIG # 214c, Bop # 12A
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
16.45 mm, 15.84 mm
Weight
2.29 gms, 2. 2.24 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
165-130 BC

Ancient, Indo Greek, Menander I (165-130 BC), set of two coins, Silver Drachmas (Indian standard), 1. 2.29 gms, 16.45 mm, 2. 2.24 gms, 15.84 mm, Obv: Bust of king to right, Greek Legend around partially seen ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY’, Rev: Athena Alkidemos standing left, Holding a horizontal shield in left arm and hurling thunderbolt with right arm, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘MaharajasatratarasaMenamdrasa’, MIG # 214c, Bop # 12A, very fine, very scarce.