Lot 82
Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Silver Drachma
Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 1500 - 1800
- Price Realised -
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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.