Description: Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I (ca. 165/155 - 130 BC). AE Quadruple Unit. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY; helmeted bust of Athena right / Maharajasa tratarasa Mendrasa in Kharosti characters; Nike walking right, holding wreath and palm; monogram before.

Diameter: AE23 mm

Weight: 11,14 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Bopearachchi Serie 31B; SNG ANS 940

Commentary: scarcer large unit; attractive dark green patina, some deposits

History: Buddhist tradition relates that Menander adopted the Buddhist faith.

Article Number: 007-06-05-44150