Lot 145

Ancient Indo-Scythians Spalirises Bronze Quadruple

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2500 - 3000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
HGC # 12, 62. Senior # 73.1
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
21.45 x 20.64 mm
Weight
8.20 gms
Denomination
Quadruple
Calendar/Year
1st century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Spalirises (1st century BC), Bronze Quadruple, 8.20 gms, 21.45 x 20.64 mm, Obverse: King walking to left with an axe (ankusha?), Greek legendaround partially seen ‘ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΒΑCΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ CΠΑΛΙΡΙCΟΥ’, Reverse: Radiate Zeus seated facing on throne, raising his right hand and holding scepter in his left, Kharoshti legend around partially reading 'MaharajasamahatakasaSpalirishasa', HGC # 12, 62. Senior # 73.1, very fine, rare.