Greco-Baktrian kingdom of Indo-Greeks
Pantaleon (c. 185-180 BC)
AE unit
Obverse: Lioness standing right with Greek legends above and below
Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi standing facing, holding a lotus blossom; flanked by Brahmi legend Rajane Pamtalevasa
Ref: HGC 12, 105; Bopearachchi 6
This is the earliest depiction of goddess Lakshmi on a copper coin. It is also one of the earliest Greek coins aimed at an Indian audience, with a Hindu deity, a square flan, and the king's name written in Brahmi.
A pleasing specimen with clear detailing of the goddess.
Rare.