Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 103Auction date: 24 November 2022
Lot number: 629

Price realized: 75 GBP   (Approx. 91 USD / 87 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter AR Tetradrachm. Circa 165-130 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOV, diademed heroic bust to left, seen from behind, wearing aegis over shoulder and brandishing spear / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos standing to left, wielding thunderbolt and shield; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 8A; Mitchiner 219b; SNG ANS 745; HGC 12, 180. 9.59g, 28mm, 12h.

Near Very Fine.

From a private European collection;
Acquired from Numismatica Varesina.

Estimate: 100 GBP

Match 1:
Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 101Auction date: 13 October 2022
Lot number: 634

Price realized: 110 GBP   (Approx. 122 USD / 126 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter AR Drachm. Circa 155-130 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed and draped bust to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos advancing to left, shield decorated with aegis over arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 16C; SNG ANS 855-865; HGC 12, 193. 2.02g, 18mm, 12.

Extremely Fine; an attractive and well-centred example.

From the Neil Collection.

Estimate: 150 GBP

Match 2:
Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 101Auction date: 13 October 2022
Lot number: 635

Price realized: 50 GBP   (Approx. 55 USD / 57 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter AR Drachm. Circa 155-130 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed and draped bust to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos advancing to left, shield decorated with aegis over arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 16C; SNG ANS 855-865; HGC 12, 193. 2.40g, 19mm, 12h.

About Good Very Fine; pleasantly toned.

From the Neil Collection.

Estimate: 75 GBP

Match 3:
Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 101Auction date: 13 October 2022
Lot number: 636

Price realized: 30 GBP   (Approx. 33 USD / 34 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter AR Drachm. Circa 155-130 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed and draped bust to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos advancing to left, shield decorated with aegis over arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 16C; SNG ANS 855-865; HGC 12, 193. 1.98g, 18mm, 12h.

Very Fine; pleasantly toned.

From the Neil Collection.

Estimate: 50 GBP

Match 4:
Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 101Auction date: 13 October 2022
Lot number: 632

Price realized: 65 GBP   (Approx. 72 USD / 74 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter AR Drachm. Circa 155-130 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed and draped bust to right / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos advancing to left, shield decorated with aegis over arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to left. Bopearachchi 13B; Mitchiner 215t; SNG ANS 771-3; HGC 12, 191. 2.37g, 19mm, 10h.

About Good Very Fine; attractively toned. Rare with this monogram to left.

From the Neil Collection.

Estimate: 100 GBP

Match 5:
Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 101Auction date: 13 October 2022
Lot number: 633

Price realized: 50 GBP   (Approx. 55 USD / 57 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter AR Drachm. Circa 155-130 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed and draped bust to right / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos advancing to left, hurling thunderbolt and holding shield; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 13O; Mitchiner 215f; SNG ANS 808-20; HGC 12, 191. 2.42g, 16mm, 12h.

Near Extremely Fine.

From the Neil Collection.

Estimate: 75 GBP