Menander II, circa 90 – 85

Drachm, Parapamisadae circa 90-80, AR 17 mm, 2.24 g. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust l., seen from behind, brandishing spear. Rev. Maharajasa dhramikasa Menandrasa in Kharosthi characters Nike advancing r., holding palm branch and wreath; in inner l. field, monogram. Bopearachchi Series 4 (obv.), Series 2b (rev.). Mitchiner II, Type 220 (obv.), Type 229.b (rev.) (Menander I).
An apparently unique and uncorded hybrid. Dark tone and very fine

Ex CNG 87, 2011, 745 and NAC 124, 2021, Man in Love, 250 sales.