Lot 73

Ancient Indo-Greek Apollodotus I Copper Hemi-Obol

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 4000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
23.06 mm
Weight
9.33 gms
Denomination
Hemi-obol
Calendar/Year
174-165 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greek, Apollodotus I (174-165 BC), Copper Hemi-Obol, 9.33 gms, 23.06 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’, very fine, very scarce.