Lot 17

Ancient Indo-Greeks Apollodotus II Silver Indian Drachm

Auction # 24 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1200 - 1500
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Catalog Reference #
MIG # 425l, Bop # 1E
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
15.89 mm
Weight
2.20 gms
Denomination
Indian Drachm
Calendar/Year
180-165 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Apollodotus II (180-165 BC), Silver Indian Drachm, 2.20 gms, 15.89 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, Greek Legend around partially seen reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing and holding Aegis on outstretched hand, hurling thunderbolt with another hand, monogram at left, Kharoshthi legend around partially seen reading ‘MaharajasaTratarasaApaladatasa’, MIG # 425l, Bop # 1E, very fine, very scarce.