BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 2.43 g, 12h). Indian standard. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed 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 13B; SNG ANS 774-81; HGC 12, 191. Good VF, toned.
From the Elwood Rafn Collection.
