Lot 39

Ancient Indo-Greeks Apollodotus II Silver Drachm

Auction # 21 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 425l, Bop # 1E
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
16.46 mm
Weight
2.38 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
180-165 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Apollodotus II (180-165 BC), Silver Drachm (Indian standard), 2.38 gms, 16.46 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, Greek Legend around ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing and holding Aegis on outstretched hand, hurling thunderbolt with another hand, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘MaharajasaTratarasaApaladatasa’, MIG # 425l, Bop # 1E, fine to very fine, very scarce.