Lot 139

Ancient Indo-Greek Hippostratos Bronze Octuple

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2000 - 2500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 447b, Bop # 8A
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
28.18 mm
Weight
16.87 gms
Denomination
Octuple
Calendar/Year
65-55 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greek, Hippostratos (65-55 BC), Bronze Octuple, 16.87 gms, 28.18 mm, Obverse: Apollo standing to right, holding arrow, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ IΠΠOΣTPATOY’, Reverse: Tripod, monograms on either side, Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘maharajasatratarasahipustratasa’, coinindia, MIG # 447b, Bop # 8A, fine to very fine, rare.