Archive Lots

Archaic Punch-Marked Coinage from the Mauryan Janapada, Ashoka (3 Coins) – Silver Karshapana, each weighing approximately 3g, representing three different shapes/types. These coins cover two types from P.L. Gupta and T.R. Hardaker: Type 591 (x2), 1.Three people, 2. A peacock atop a pyramid of five-arched hills, 3. The "Steelyad" (balance) Type 586:1. Three people on three separate punches, 2. A quartered square with a thicker left side; from the top left corner springs a plant with three branches, each bearing three simple twigs, 3. An elephant atop a spider-like insect. Scarce

Indo-Greek Coinage, Apollodotos I (c. 174-165 BCE) – Silver Drachm, weighing 2.40g.Obv: featuring an elephant standing, with a monogram in the exergue. Rev: Maharajasa Apaladatasa tradarasa (of Great King Apollodotos the Savior), depicting a bull standing to the right, with a monogram in the exergue. The coin has a quadrangular flan and is believed to have been minted in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara region. It is cataloged in Bopearachchi Series 4-5, ODH#119. This monogram is considered Rare.

Indo-Greek Coinage, Eukratides I (c. 171-145 BCE) – Copper Unit, weighing 3.60g. Obv: featuring a diademed bust of Eukratides I wearing a horned Boiotian helmet, facing right. Rev:Maharajasa/Evukratidasa (of Great King Eukratides), depicting the Dioskouroi (the twin horsemen) charging to the right, each holding a spear and palm branch. A monogram appears to the right. The coin is in crude style and has a quadrangular flan. It is believed to have been minted in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara region. Cataloged in Bopearachchi Series 20D-F, ODH#157. Very Fine,Rare (R2)

Indo-Greek Coinage, Menander I (c. 155-130 BCE) – Silver Drachm, weighing 2.40g. Obv: featuring a diademed bust of Menander I, facing right. Rev: Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (of Great King Menander the Savior), depicting Athena Promachos standing left, wielding a thunderbolt and holding an aegis. A monogram appears to the left. The coin was likely minted in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara region. It is cataloged in Bopearachchi Series 13, ODH#191, Extra Fine+, Rare in this condition.

Indo-Greek Coinage, Menander I (c. 155-130 BCE) – Silver Drachm, weighing 2.30g. Obv: featuring a diademed heroic bust of Menander I, wearing an aegis and holding a spear, facing left. Rev: Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (of Great King Menander the Savior), depicting Athena Promachos standing right, wielding a thunderbolt and holding an aegis. A monogram appears to the right. The coin was likely minted in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara region. Cataloged in Bopearachchi Series 6, ODH#187, Early issue, Large Flan, Rare

Indo-Greek Coinage, Menander I (c. 155-130 BCE) – Silver Tetradrachm, weighing 9.40g. Obv: depicting a diademed bust of Menander I, facing right. Rev: Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (of Great King Menander the Savior), featuring Athena Promachos standing left, wielding a thunderbolt and holding a shield. A monogram is placed to the left. The coin was likely minted in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara region. Cataloged in Bopearachchi Series 12, ODH#181, Very Fine+, Extremely Rare denomination.

Indo-Greek Coinage, Menander I (c. 155-130 BCE) – Silver Tetradrachm, weighing 9.40g. Obv: featuring a diademed bust of Menander I wearing a scaled Boiotian helmet, facing right. Rev: Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (of Great King Menander the Savior), depicting Athena Promachos standing left, holding a thunderbolt and a shield. Monograms appear to the left and right. The coin was likely minted in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara region. Cataloged in Bopearachchi Series 15, ODH#182. Very Fine+, Extremely Rare denomination.

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Indo-Greek Coinage, Apollodotos II (c. 85-65 BCE) – Silver Drachm. Obv: featuring a diademed bust of Apollodotos II, facing right. Rev: Maharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa (of Great King Apollodotos the Savior), depicting Athena Promachos advancing left, wielding a thunderbolt and shield. A monogram appears to the right. The coin was likely minted in the Punjab. Cataloged in Bopearachchi Series 1, ODH#392. Extra Fine+, Rare

Indo-Greek Coinage, Hippostratos (c. 65-55 BCE) – Silver TetraDrachm, weighing 10.50g Obv: featuring a diademed bust of Hippostratos, facing right. Rev: Maharajasa tratarasa Hipusratasa (of Great King Hippostratos the Savior), depicting a helmeted and armored king riding a horse, standing right. A monogram appears to the right. The coin was likely minted in Gandhara or the western Punjab. Cataloged in Bopearachchi Series 7, ODH#451 Uncleaned, Extra Fine+, Exceedingly Rare