CNG 84, Lot: 792. Estimate $500. Sold for $370. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I. Circa 165/55-130 BC. Æ Double Unit (20mm, 5.55 g, 12h). Helmeted bust of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm; monogram to left, B to right. Bopearachchi 27B; Bopearachchi & Rahman -; SNG ANS -. VF, dark green patina, light cleaning marks. Extremely rare, Bropearachchi lists only one specimen, located in the BM.