BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 2.47 g, 12h). Indian standard. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, helmeted and draped bust right / “Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa” in Karosthi, Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield in left hand and raised spear in right; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 16C; SNG ANS 855-65; HGC 12, 193. EF, lustrous.
From the Elwood Rafn Collection.
