Menander I; AR Drachm; diademed bust/Athena
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