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Heroic Type. Bilingual series.Scarce.

Lot 83: KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter. 165-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm

AUCTION:  Pars Coins eSale #50

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KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter. Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.67 gm; 26 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 nice full flan. Well centered. Choice EF / aEF. Toned. Scarce.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 83
  • Listing #: 1759771
  • Closes: Thursday, July 2, 2026 11:27:20 AM CT
  • Estimate: $1,500