Lot 101

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, "Menander I" Silver Drachm

Auction # 4 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 4000 - 5000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Mitch # ACW 1780
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
17.81 mm
Weight
2.37 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
155-130 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Menander I (155-130 BC), Silver Drachm, 2.37 gms, 17.81 mm, Obv: Helmeted bust of the king to right with Greek legend around ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY’, Rev: Pallas standing left holding shield on raised right arm and hurling thunderbolt, with Kharoshti legend around, monogram on right side, Mitch # ACW 1780, very fine, scarce.