A well struck drachm of Menander I
Lot 1491
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.47 g, 12 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 Kharoshti) Athena advancing left, holding shield on her left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to left, monogram; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 16E. HGC 12, 193. Well struck and attractive. Minor die break on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
160 CHF
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Closed
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Closing time: 14-Aug-21, 23:25:00 CEST
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