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Rare Heroic Bust Type.

Lot 22: BAKTRIAN KINGS, Menander I Soter, AR Tetradrachm. Rare.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins Bargain eSale #18

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $250
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Description
BAKTRIAN KINGS, Menander I Soter, Ca. 165/155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.63 gm; 25 mm). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, Diademed heroic bust left, aegis on shoulder, seen from behind, holding spear / Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield and thunderbolt; monogram to right. Bopearachchi Série 8A; SNG ANS 745. Some light marks on reverse, otherwise well struck. Choice EF. Lightly toned. Rare.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 22
  • Listing #: 1006985
  • Closed: Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:07:00 AM CT
  • Estimate: $800