Lot 89

Ancient Indo-Scythians Vonones and Spalirises Copper Hemi-obol

Auction # 11 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
British Museum # IOC.224
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
22.98 mm
Weight
7.74 gms
Denomination
Hemi-obol
Calendar/Year
1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Vonones and Spalirises (1st Century BC), Copper Hemi-obol, 7.74 gms, 22.98 mm, Obv: King walking left with an axe, Greek legend partially seen ‘ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΟΝΩΝΟΥ’ (Great king of kings Vonones), Rev: Enthroned Zeus making a blessing gesture, Kharosthi legend partially seen ‘MahatasadhramikasaSpalarasa’ (Great follower of the Dharma Spalirises), British Museum # IOC.224, fine, very scarce.