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Lot 50: BAKTRIAN KINGS, Menander I Soter, AR Tetradrachm. Scarce.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins Auction - Sale 46

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BAKTRIAN KINGS, Menander I Soter, Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.62 gm; 23 mm). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed heroic bust to left, seen from behind, wearing aegis over shoulder, brandishing spear / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos standing to left, wielding thunderbolt and shield; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 8C; Mitchiner 219a; Bopearachchi & Rahman 322; SNG ANS 745; HGC 12, 180. Well struck on a nice full flan. Well centered. Choice EF. Lightly toned. Scarce.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 50
  • Listing #: 957668
  • Closed: Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:16:20 AM CT
  • Estimate: $800