Lot 82

Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Silver Drachma

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1500 - 1800
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 220c, Bop # 3B
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
16.79 mm
Weight
2.38 gms
Denomination
Drachma
Calendar/Year
c. 165-130 BC

Ancient, Indo Greek, Menander I (c. 165-130 BC), Silver Drachma (Indian standard), 2.38 gms, 16.79 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to left holding a spear. Greek Legend around ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing to right holding Aegis on outstretched left arm and hurling a thunderbolt with right hand, a monogram at left,  Kharoshthi legend around ‘MaharajasaTratarasaMenamdrasa’, MIG # 220c, Bop # 3B, very fine, very scarce.