Lot 156

Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Silver Drachm

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Catalog Reference #
MIG # 215f, Bop # 13O
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
16.94 mm
Weight
2.35 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
155-130 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Menander I (155-130 BC), Silver Drachm (Indian Standard), 2.35 gms, 16.94 mm, Obverse: Diademed bust of King facing to right, curly hair, Greek legend around reading ‘BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU’ around, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos facing, holding a shield in left arm, hurling thunderbolt from her right arm, Monogram in left field, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘MaharajasaTratarasaMenandrasa’, MIG # 215f, Bop # 13O, fine to very fine, very scarce.