Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 1975

Price realized: 260 CHF   (Approx. 296 USD / 274 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 9.36 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - MENANΔPOY Draped bust of Menander I to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with pelt and wing. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' (in Kharoshti) Athena Promachos advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to left, Σ; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 15B. HGC 12, 182. Somewhat rough, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of J.B. Haarhuis, Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 1673.

Starting price: 100 CHF