Lot 80

Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Silver Drachm

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1200 - 1500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 218c, Bop # 16I
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
15.89 mm
Weight
2.44 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
c. 150 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Menander I (c. 150 BC), Silver Drachm, 2.44 gms, 15.89 mm, Obverse: Helmeted bust of king to right, Greek legend around ‘BasileosSothrosMenandrou’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing holding horizontal shield on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around ‘Maharajasatratarasamenamdrasa’, MIG # 218c, Bop # 16I, very fine, very scarce.