Lot 157

Ancient Indo-Greeks Menander I Silver Indian Drachm

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Catalog Reference #
MIG # 217f, Bop # 15B
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
about very fine
Diameter
16.01 mm
Weight
2.34 gms
Denomination
Indian Drachm
Calendar/Year
165-130 BC

Ancient, Indo-Greeks, Menander I (165-130 BC), Silver Indian Drachm, 2.34 gms, 16.01 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, Greek Legend around partially seen reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY’, Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing left, Holding a horizontal shield in left arm and hurling thunderbolt with right arm, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘MaharajasatratarasaMenamdrasa’, Monogram at right, MIG # 217f, Bop # 15B, about very fine, very scarce.