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Lot No.129
AUC42
Ancient India
Auction Date: 06-08-2022
Silver
Yuezhi precursors of the Kushanas - silver hemidrachm of Arseiles (c.20BC-20AD), PAIC 1695, 1.43g. Obv: Helmeted and draped bust, modelled on Eukratides, facing right; stylized Greek legend ARCEILES around. Rev: Lion standing facing right, crescent and Greek letter Lambda above back; stylized Greek legend NANAIA on either side.
About Very fine, Rare.
The Yuehzhi were a Central Asian nomadic tribe that settled in Transoxiana region, having passed through Sogdiana. The Kushans were a branch of the Yuehzhis. Prior to Kujula Kadphises taking over the affairs of the clan as the 'Yabgou' (headman), few other Yuezhi leaders such as Sapalbizes, Arseiles and Pulages are known to have issued their coins.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
Sold For :
Rs. 14,000
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