BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 2.37 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - MENANΔPOY Diademed and draped bust of Menander I to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' ('Of the Great King Menander the Savior' in Karoshti) Athena advancing left, holding shield on her left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to left, monogram. Bopearachchi 13Q. HGC 12, 191. Die break and small scratches on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Frank S. Robinson.