BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 2.23 g, 12h). VF.Electronic Auction 557 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 650. 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 (18mm, 2.23 g, 12h). Diademed heroic bust left, seen from behind, wearing crested helmet adorned with pelt and wing and aegis, brandishing spea / Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield and thunderbolt; monogram to inner right. Bopearachchi 10A; SNG ANS 759-61; HGC 12, 190. Bright surfaces, deposits in devices, cleaning marks. VF. Rare. |