BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 2.54 g, 12h). Indian standard. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed heroic bust left, seen from behind, wearing aegis over left shoulder, brandishing spear with right hand / “Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa” in Karosthi, Athena Alkedimos advancing left, holding shield in left hand and raised spear in right; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 7b; SNG ANS 733-8; HGC 12, 187. Near EF, toned. Well centered and struck.
