Lot 133

Ancient Indo-Greek Archebios Bronze Quadruple Unit

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1800 - 2000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 365a, Bop # 13A
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
22.02 x 21.87 mm
Weight
8.53 gms
Denomination
Quadruple
Calendar/Year
90-80 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greek, Archebios (90-80 BC), Bronze Quadruple Unit, 8.53 gms, 22.02 x 21.87 mm, Obverse: Bust of Zeus to right, holding sceptre over his left shoulder, Greek legend around reading partially ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔI / KAIOY NIKHΦO /POY APXEBIOY’, Reverse: Palms and caps of the Dioscuri, Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘maharajasadhramikasajayadharasaarkhebiyasa’, MIG # 365a, Bop # 13A, fine, very scarce.