Lot 75

Ancient Indo Greek Menander I Silver Drachma

Auction # 14 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 220c, Bop # 3B
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine+
Diameter
15.45 mm
Weight
2.46 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
c. 165-130 BC

Ancient, Indo Greek, Menander I (c. 165-130 BC), Silver Drachma (Indian standard), 2.46 gms, 15.45 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to left holding a spear. Greek Legend around ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing to right holding Aegis on outstretched left arm and hurling a thunderbolt with right hand, a monogram at left,  Kharoshthi legend around ‘MaharajasaTratarasaMenamdrasa’, MIG # 220c, Bop # 3B, fine+, very scarce.