Lot 121

Ancient Indo-Scythians Maues Copper Unit

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1500 - 1800
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 734a, Sen # 15.1
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
22.48 mm
Weight
9.72 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
90-60 BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Maues (90-60 BC), Copper Unit, 9.72 gms, 22.48 mm, Obverse: Elephant walking to right, with raised trunk, within a rectangular dotted border, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY MAYOY’, Reverse: King seated cross-legged facing on a couch, within a rectangular border, monogram above at right, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘(rajatirajasamahatasa)moasa, MIG # 734a, Sen # 15.1, fine to very fine, rare.