Menander I; AR Drachm; heroic bust/Athena
100,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR18 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,38 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
The Indo-Greek Kingdom survived until ca. 10 AD.
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