Description: Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I (165 - 130 BC). AR Drachm. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY; diademed and draped bust right / Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (Kharoshthi); Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding sloping shield on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, monogram right.

Diameter: AR16 mm

Weight: 2,38 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: Bopearachchi 13B; SNG ANS 774-81

Commentary: reverse slightly off-center, light patina, good detail

History: The depiction of Athena Alkidemos is probably a reference to a similar statue of Athena Alkidemos in Pella, capital of Macedon.

Article Number: 041-03-02-41652