Menander I; AR Drachm; heroic bust/Athena
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