Lot 93

Ancient Indo-Greek Archebios Bronze Unit

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1800 - 2000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 365a, Bop # 13A, MMT # 365
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
21.89 mm
Weight
6.77 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
90-80 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greek, Archebios (90-80 BC), Bronze Unit, 6.77 gms, 21.89 mm, Obverse: Bust of Zeus to right, holding sceptre over his left shoulder, Greek legend around reading partially ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔI / KAIOY NIKHΦO /POY APXEBIOY’, Reverse: Palms and caps of the Dioscuri, Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘maharajasadhramikasajayadharasaarkhebiyasa’, MIG # 365a, Bop # 13A, MMT # 365, fine to very fine, very scarce.