Lot 108

Ancient Indo-Greeks Philoxenus Copper Unit

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1500 - 2000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 344d, Bop # 10F, MMT # 1960
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
21.61 mm
Weight
8.48 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
100-95 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Philoxenus (100-95 BC), Copper Unit, 8.48 gms, 21.61 mm, Obverse: City goddess standing to left, holding cornucopia and bestowing blessing  with outstretched right hand, Greek legend around reading partially ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ  ANIKHTOY ΦIΛOΞENOY’, Reverse: Humped bull standing to right, Monogram below,Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘Maharajasaapadihatasaphilasinasa’, MIG # 344d, Bop # 10F, MMT # 1960, fine to very fine, very scarce.