BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 2.41 g, 12h). Near EF.Electronic Auction 556 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 2.41 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with head of Gorgon and wing / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 16I; SNG ANS 879-92; HGC 12, 19. Iridescent toning, traces of deposits, slight porosity. Near EF. |