BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 9.77 g, 12h). Near EF.Electronic Auction 555 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 500. 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 Tetradrachm (26mm, 9.77 g, 12h). Diademed heroic bust left, seen from behind, wearing aegis and brandishing spear / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; monogram to inner right. Bopearachchi 8A; SNG ANS 745-6; HGC 12, 180. Light iridescent toning, slight die rust, double strike on obverse. Near EF. Struck on a broad flan. |