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Rare Heroic Type!

Lot 38: BAKTRIAN KINGS, Menander I Soter, AR Tetradrachm. Rare.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins Auction - Sale 43

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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 #: 866758
  • Closed: Monday, November 27, 2023 11:12:20 AM CT
  • Estimate: $1,000