Lot 9

Ancient Indo-Greeks Zoilus II Silver Drachm Indian Standard

Auction # 26 Lucknow (Online)


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  • 8000 - 10000
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Catalog Reference #
Bop # 1D, MIG # 459q
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
16.53 mm
Weight
2.13 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
55-35 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Zoilus II (55-35 BC), Silver Drachm (Indian Standard), 2.13 gms, 16.53 mm, Obverse: Diademed bust of Zoilus to right, Greek legend around reading ‘ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΖΩΙΛΟΥ’, Reverse: Athena standing to left, holding shield in left hand, throwing thunderbolt with right hand, Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘MaharajasaTratarasaJhoilasa’, Bop # 1D, MIG # 459q, very fine, very rare.