Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I; AE Quadruple Unit; helmeted bust/Nike
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