Lot 81

Ancient Indo-Greeks Hermaios Silver Indian Drachm

Auction # 22 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1000 - 1200
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 414k, Bop # 2E
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
16.24 mm
Weight
2.40 gms
Denomination
Indian Drachm
Calendar/Year
90th-70th BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Hermaios (90th-70th BC), Silver Indian Drachm, 2.40 gms, 16.24 mm, Obverse: Diademed bust of king to right, Greek legend around reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ  ΣΩTHPOΣ  EPMAIOY’, Reverse: Zeus enthroned three-quarters to left, holding sceptre in left hand and bestowing blessing with right hand,Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘MaharajasaTratarasaHeramayasa’, Monogram at right, MIG # 414k, Bop # 2E, fine to very fine, rare.