Lot 76

Ancient Indo-Greeks Apollodotus I Copper Hemi-Obol

Auction # 22 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2000 - 2500
  • Opening Bid -
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Catalog Reference #
MMT # 209
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
21.44 mm
Weight
6.55 gms
Denomination
Hemi-obol
Calendar/Year
174-165 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Apollodotus I (174-165 BC), Copper Hemi-Obol, 6.55 gms, 21.44 mm, Obverse: Apollo standing facing, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY ΣΩTHPOΣ’, Reverse: Tripod within dotted border, monogram at left, Kharoshthi legend on three sides reading partially ‘maharajasaapaladatasatratarasa’, MMT # 209, fine to very fine, very scarce.