A beautiful drachm of Menander I
Lot 662
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 2.49 g, 1 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - MENANΔPOY Draped bust of Menander I to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with pelt and wing. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' (in Karoshti) Athena advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 16l. HGC 12, 193. Beautifully struck on sound metal, a very attractive piece. Good extremely fine.


From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
Starting price:
75 CHF
Hammer price:
280 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
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Closing time: 12-Dec-20, 18:30:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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