Lot 87

Ancient Indo-Scythians Spalirises Copper Unit

Auction # 22 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 400 - 600
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
HGC # 12.62, Senior # 73.1
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
20.63 mm
Weight
7.46 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Spalirises (c. 1st Century BC), Copper Unit, 7.46 gms, 20.63 mm, Obverse: King walking to left with an axe (ankusha?), Greek legend around partially reading ‘ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΒΑCΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ CΠΑΛΙΡΙCΟΥ’, Reverse: Radiate Zeus seated facing on throne, raising his right hand and holding scepter in his left, Kharoshti legend around partially reading 'MaharajasamahatakasaSpalirishasa', HGC # 12.62, Senior # 73.1, fine, very scarce.