Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 1973

Price realized: 240 CHF   (Approx. 273 USD / 253 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 9.91 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, Σ; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 12A. HGC 12, 181. SNG ANS 764-7. Minor marks and faint scratches and with very light doubling, otherwise, very fine.

Starting price: 100 CHF