Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 1972 Price realized: 220 CHF (Approx. 250 USD / 232 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 9.49 g, 11 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - MENANΔPOY Diademed and draped bust of Menander I to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' (in Kharoshthi) Athena advancing left, holding shield on her left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to left, monogram. Bopearachchi 12B. HGC 12, 181. SNG ANS 768. Minor marks and faint scratches and some edge chipping, otherwise, very fine. Starting price: 75 CHF |