Lot 82

Ancient Indo-Greeks Apollodotus II Silver Indian Drachm

Auction # 22 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1000 - 1200
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Catalog Reference #
MIG # 425l, Bop # 1E
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
17.20 mm
Weight
2.20 gms
Denomination
Indian Drachm
Calendar/Year
180-165 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Apollodotus II (180-165 BC), Silver Indian Drachm, 2.20 gms, 17.20 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, Greek Legend around ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing and holding Aegis on outstretched hand, hurling thunderbolt with another hand, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘MaharajasaTratarasaApaladatasa’, MIG # 425l, Bop # 1E, fine to very fine, very scarce.