Menander I; AR Drachm; heroic bust/Athena
80,00 €
Description
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I (165 – 130 BC). AR Drachm. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY; helmeted 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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR19 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,42 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Bopearachchi 16C. SNG ANS Bactria 855 |
| Commentary: | well centered, some minute scratches, small flan crack |
Historical Context
According to the tradition Menander was a Buddhist convert and supporter of the faith with Greek Buddhist monks reaching as far as Sri Lanka.
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