Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I; AE Quadruple Unit; helmeted bust/Nike
80,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 11,14 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Bopearachchi Serie 31B; SNG ANS 940 |
| Commentary: | scarcer large unit; attractive dark green patina, some deposits |
Historical Context
Buddhist tradition relates that Menander adopted the Buddhist faith.
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