Lot 71

Ancient Indo-Greek Apollodotus I set of two coins Copper hemi-obols

Auction # 11 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
22.54 mm, 22.77 mm
Weight
9.40 gms, 9.05 gms
Denomination
hemi-obols
Calendar/Year
174-165 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greek, Apollodotus I (174-165 BC), set of two coins, Copper hemi-obols, 1. 9.40 gms, 22.54 mm, 2. 9.05 gms, 22.77 mm, Obv: Apollo standing facing, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY ΣΩTHPOΣ’, Rev: Tripod within dotted border, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend on three sides reading ‘maharajasaapaladatasatratarasa’, fine to very fine, very scarce.