★ Nicely toned and with an unusual portrait ★

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.43 g, 9 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 16. HGC 10, 193. Nicely toned and with an unusual portrait. Good very fine.

Ex Elsen 106, 11 September 2010, 252.