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Heroic bust type. Rare.
Lot 14: BAKTRIAN KINGS, Menander I. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Rare. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $356
- 24 Bid(s)
Description
BAKTRIAN KINGS, Menander I Soter, Ca.165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.86 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 flan. Few minor marks. Excellent metal. Choice EF. Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 14
- Listing #: 1136811
- Closed: Friday, August 30, 2024 11:04:20 AM CT
- Estimate: $1,000