BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 9.64 g, 2h). Good VF.Electronic Auction 567 Oriental Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 200 |
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 9.64 g, 2h). 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; Σ and monogram flanking. Bopearachchi 15B; SNG ANS 850-3; HGC 12, 182. Light iridescent toning, light porosity and marks. Good VF. |