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Heroic Type. Bilingual series. Rare.
Lot 18: KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter. 165-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Rare. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $406
- 65 Bid(s)
Description
KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter. Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.67 gm; 24 mm). Heroic Type. Bilingual series. 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 full flan. Choice aEF. Lightly toned. Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 18
- Listing #: 1262899
- Closed: Thursday, January 23, 2025 11:05:40 AM CT
- Estimate: $1,000