Ancient India
Indo-Greek
Silver Drachma
Silver Drachma Coin of Menander I of Indo Greeks.
Indo Greeks, Menander I (155-130 BC), Silver Drachma, Obv: diademed, bust of king to left, seen from behind, holding spear with his upraised right hand, Greek legend around "BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY"(Basileos Soteros Menandrou…of king Menander, the Saviour), Rev: Athena alkidemos standing facing right, holding aegis on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, Taxila monogram at left, Kharoshthi legend around "Maharajasatratarasa / menamdrasa", 2.36g, 16.95mm, (variant of Mitch. ACW # 1788), choice very fine. Rare.
Silver
Estimate: INR 3500 - 4000
Price realized | 3'500 INR |
Starting price | 3'500 INR |
Estimate | 4'000 INR |