Lot 99

Ancient Indo-Greeks Apollodotus II Copper Unit

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 500 - 800
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 427a, Bop # 17A, MMT # 427
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
18.53 mm
Weight
3.95 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
80-65 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Apollodotus II (80-65 BC), Copper Unit, 3.95 gms, 18.53 mm, Obverse: Apollo standing in profile to right, holding bow and arrow, quiver on his back, Greek legend around partially reading ‘ BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩ  THPOΣ KAI  ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ  AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY’, Reverse: Tripod, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘Maharajasatratarasaapaladatasa’, MIG # 427a, Bop # 17A, MMT # 427, fine, very scarce.