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

Diameter: AR18 mm

Weight: 2,38 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: SNG ANS 723-744 var. (monogram); coin seems to be a mule with a reverse from SNG ANS 855 (monogram, Athena left)

Commentary: dark grey patina, good details, reverse slightly off-center

History: The Indo-Greek Kingdom survived until ca. 10 AD.

Article Number: 041-02-08-41652