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Heroic bust type. Rare.
Lot 38: BAKTRIAN KINGS, Menander I Soter, 165-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 
- Starting Bid: $600
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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 #: 38
- Listing #: 516797
- Closed: Monday, November 21, 2022 11:12:20 AM CT
- Estimate: $1,000