Lot 79

Ancient, Indo Greeks, Menander I, Bronze Quadruple Unit

Auction # 7 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 243c, Bop # 32G
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
18.50 mm
Weight
5.32 gms
Denomination
Quadruple Unit
Calendar/Year
2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo Greeks, Menander I (2nd-1st Century BC), Bronze Quadruple Unit, 5.32 gms, 18.50 mm, Obverse: Helmeted bust of Athena to right, Greek legend around “BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY”, Reverse: Winged Nike standing to right, Holding wreath and palm, Kharoshthi legend around reading “MaharajasaTratarasaMenamdrasa”, MIG # 243c, Bop # 32G, cleaned over all fine, very scarce.