Lot 95

Ancient Indo-Greeks Apollodotus I Bronze Hemi Obol

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
Mitch # 209
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
22.93 mm
Weight
7.90 gms
Denomination
Hemi-obol
Calendar/Year
c. 174-165 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Apollodotus I (c. 174-165 BC), Bronze Hemi Obol, 7.90 gms, 22.93 mm, Obverse: Apollo standing facing, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left, Partial Greek legend around reading ‘BASI?EOS A?O??O?OTOY SOTHPOS’, Reverse: A tripod within dotted border, monogram, Partial Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘maharajasaapaladatasatratarasa’, Mitch # 209, fine, very scarce.