Lot 81

Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Silver Drachma

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 3500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 219b, Bop # 8A
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
18.61 mm
Weight
2.05 gms
Denomination
Drachma
Calendar/Year
165-130 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Menander I (165-130 BC), Silver Drachma (Indian standard), 2.05 gms, 18.61 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to left holding a spear, Greek Legend around ‘BASI?EOS SOTHPOS MENAN?POY’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing to left holding horizontal shield on outstretched left arm and hurling a thunderbolt with right hand, a monogram at right,  Kharoshthi legend around ‘MaharajasaTratarasaMenamdrasa’, MIG # 219b, Bop # 8A, very fine, very scarce.