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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > May 2026 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 11 May 2026 |
| Lot number: 73145 Price realized: 100 USD (Approx. 85 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BAKTRIA. Kingdom of Baktria. Apollodotos II, 80-65 B.C. Menander I Soter, ca. 155-130 B.C. AR Drachm (2.44 gms), Uncertain Mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. VERY FINE. HGC-12, 188. Obverse: Diademed heroic bust of Menander I left, brandishing spear; Reverse: Athena standing left, brandishing shield and thunderbolt; monogram to right. From the Greyhound Collection. Estimate: 60 - 100 |  |
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| Pashiz Coins Ltd > E-Auction 8 | Auction date: 7 December 2025 |
| Lot number: 14 Price realized: 40 GBP (Approx. 53 USD / 46 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Baktria. Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter (Circa 155-130 BC). AR Drachm (2.42g/ 17mm). Diademed heroic bust left, seen from behind, wearing aegis and brandishing spear / Athena Alkedimos standing right, holding shield and thunderbolt; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 7A; SNG ANS 723-32; HGC 12. Extremely fine. Ex Teutoburger Auction. Starting price: 40 GBP |  |
Match 2:
| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 42 | Auction date: 27 June 2026 |
| Lot number: 1061 Price realized: 120 CHF (Approx. 148 USD / 130 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Lysias, circa 130-125 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 2.35 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANIKHTOY - ΛYΣIOY Draped bust of Lysias to right, wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. 'Maharajasa apadiatasa Lisikasa' (in Karoshti) Herakles standing facing, placing his right hand on his head and holding club, lion skin and palm frond in his left; to left, monogram; to right, Σ. Bopearachchi 4A. HGC 12, 240. SNG ANS 1027-31. Rare. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die and with minor deposits, otherwise, very fine. This lot cannot be shipped to a US address. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
Match 3:
| VAuctions > Pars Coins E-Sale 50 | Auction date: 2 July 2026 |
| Lot number: 83 Price realized: 750 USD (Approx. 655 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter. Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.67 gm; 26 mm). Heroic Type. Bilingual series. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, heroically nude bust of Menander left, seen from behind, aegis over left shoulder, brandishing spear in right hand / Kharosthi legend, Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt in right; ΔNΨ monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 8A; HGC 12, 180. Well struck on a nice full flan. Well centered. Choice EF / aEF. Toned. Scarce. Estimate: 1500 USD |  |
Match 4:
| Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) > Auction 170 | Auction date: 5 July 2026 |
| Lot number: 211 Price realized: 200 EUR (Approx. 229 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Greek Coins KINGS OF BAKTRIA. Menander I Soter (Circa 155-130 BC). Drachm. Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY. Diademed heroic bust left, seen from behind, wearing aegis over shoulder and brandishing spear. Rev: Athena Alkedimos advancing left, holding shield and thunderbolt; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 7E; HGC 12, 188. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 2.43 g. Diameter: 19 mm. Estimate: 50 EUR |  |
Match 5:
| Numisfitz GmbH > Auction 8 | Auction date: 10 May 2026 |
| Lot number: 414 Price realized: 30 EUR (Approx. 35 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BAKTRIA. Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter (circa 155-130 BC). Drachm. Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY. Diademed heroic bust left, seen from behind, wearing aegis over shoulder and brandishing spear. Rev: Athena Alkedimos advancing right, holding shield and thunderbolt; monogram to left. Bopearachchi 3E; HGC 12, 184. Condition: About very fine. Weight: 2,28 g. Diameter: 16 mm. Starting price: 30 EUR |  |
