BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 7.79 g, 12h). Near VF.Electronic Auction 568 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 7.79 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with head of Gorgon and wing / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 15C; SNG ANS –; HGC 12, 182. lightly toned, find patina, deposits, cleaning marks, areas of peripheral weakness. Near VF. |