Lot 22

Ancient Indo-Greeks Zoilus I Copper Quadruple

Auction # 24 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 20000 - 25000
  • Opening Bid -
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Catalog Reference #
MIG # 258a
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
extremely fine
Diameter
24.33 mm
Weight
8.59 gms
Denomination
Quadruple
Calendar/Year
75-50 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Zoilus I (75-50 BC), Copper Quadruple, 8.59 gms, 24.33 mm, Obv: the head of Herakles wearing a lion's skin headdress, facing right, Greek legend "BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔIKAIOY / ΖΩIΛOY" (of King Zoilos the Saviour) around the field, Rev: a club and a bow in its bowcase within a circular wreath in the center, a monogram on the right field, Kharoshthi legend "Maharajasa dhramikasa / jhoilasa" around the field, MIG # 258a, extremely fine, extremely rare.