BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.42 g, 1 h), Indian Standard. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ / ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ Diademed and draped bust of Menander to right. Rev. Maharajasa tratarasa / Menamdrasa (in Karosthi) Athena Alkidemos advancing to left, brandishing thunderbolt with her left hand and with a shield over her right arm; in field tο lower right, monogram. Bopearachchi Série 13H. HGC 12, 181. SNG ANS 791-801. Light porosity on obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.
Price realized | 170 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |