Indo Greeks, Menander I (155-130 BC), Silver Drachma (3), Lot of 3 Coins, Obv: a diademed bust of the king, facing right, Greek legend "BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY" “Basileos Soteros Menandrou” (…of king Menander, the Saviour) around the field, Rev: an upright Athena Alkidemos, facing right and seen from behind, holding a shield horizontally with her outstretched left arm and hurling a thunderbolt with her right hand, discontinuous Kharoshthi legend "Maharajasa tratarasa / menamdrasa" (Great King and Savior, Menander) around the field, a Pushkalavati monogram on the right field, 2 to 2.5g each approx, 16-17mm each approx, (Mitch. ACW # 1768-72), about extremely fine, Scarce.
Estimate: INR 6000 - 7000
Price realized | 6'000 INR |
Starting price | 6'000 INR |
Estimate | 7'000 INR |