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Scarce Heroic Type.
Lot 22: BAKTRIAN KINGS, Menander I, Soter. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm 
- Sold Winning Bid: $761
- 30 Bid(s)
Description
BAKTRIAN KINGS. Menander I, Soter. Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.56 gm; 25 mm). Heroic Type. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, heroically nude bust of Menander left, seen from behind, aegis over left shoulder, brandishing spear in right hand / Kharosthi legend, Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt in right; ΔNΨ monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 8A; HGC 12, 180. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Well centered. Choice aEF. Toned. Scarce.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 22
- Listing #: 1078519
- Closed: Monday, July 8, 2024 11:07:00 AM CT
- Estimate: $1,000