Description: Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I (165 - 130 BC). AR Drachm. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY; helmeted 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: AR19 mm

Weight: 2,42 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Bopearachchi 16C. SNG ANS Bactria 855

Commentary: well centered, some minute scratches, small flan crack

History: According to the tradition Menander was a Buddhist convert and supporter of the faith with Greek Buddhist monks reaching as far as Sri Lanka.

Article Number: 041-03-03-41652