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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23247
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (16mm, 2.45 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, draped bust of Menander right, seen from front, wearing broad-brimmed, crested Boeotian helmet with bull horn and ear / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt wi... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23249
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (16mm, 2.48 gm, 11h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, draped bust of Menander right, seen from front, wearing broad-brimmed, crested Boeotian helmet with bull horn and ear / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt wi... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23250
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 12h). NGC Choice XF, brushed. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, draped bust of Menander right, seen from front, wearing broad-brimmed, crested Boeotian helmet with bull horn and ear / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt with ... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23251
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 2.47 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5. Indian standard. 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 / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing right, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt in r... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23252
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 2.36 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Indian standard. 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 / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt in ri... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23253
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 2.39 gm, 2h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Indian standard. 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 / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing right, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt in ri... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23254
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 2.47 gm, 11h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Indian standard. 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 / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt in ri... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23255
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (16mm, 11h). NGC XF. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, draped bust of Menander right, seen from front / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt with right; AΘY monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 13B. HGC 12, 191. www.HA.com/Te... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23256
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 2.43 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, edge marks. Indian standard. 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 / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishin... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23257
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/55-130 BC). AE square dichalkon (23mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF, scratches. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ-ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, diademed, heroically nude bust of Menander left, seen from behind, aegis over left shoulder, brandishing spear in right hand / Maharajasa tratarasa Mendrasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing right, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt with right; ΔΝΨ monogram in right field. Bopearachchi 21A. www.HA.com/T... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23258
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/55-130 BC). AE square (22mm, 19.53 gm, 12h). NGC Fine 3/5 - 2/5, scratches. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ-ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, head of bull facing; A in lower left field / Maharajasa tratarasa Mendrasa (Kharosthi), tripod; crescent upwards in lower left field, HΔTM monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 29B. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61509, Lot 23259
Ancients
INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/55-130 BC). AE square dichalkon (27mm, 38.48 gm, 12h). Fine. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ-ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, helmeted head of Athena right / Maharajasa tratarasa Mendrasa (Kharosthi), free horse prancing right; HΔTM monogram below. HGC 12, 199. Bopearachchi Série 24A. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 52, Lot 10
BACTRIA: Menander I Soter, ca. 155-130 BC, AE diobol (16 chalkoi) (40.41g), Bop-24A, SNG ANS-912, helmeted head of Athena right // horse prancing right, monogram below, maharajasa tratarasa mendrasa in Kharosthi, Fine This is the largest and heaviest type of the copper coins of Bactria.
Estimate: 250-350 USD... | 15 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 52, Lot 1521
BACTRIA: Menander I Soter, ca. 155-130 BC, AR drachm (2.47g), Bop-13N, diademed and draped bust right // Athena standing left, brandishing shield with aegis and thunderbolt, monogram to right, bold, well-centered strike, VF-XF
Estimate: 75-100 USD... | 15 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 129, Lot 108
KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (17mm, 8.63 g, 2h). Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 330/25-324/3 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, head of stag right. Price 2531; ADM I Series I, 3a (same dies); ANS inv. 1950.146.1 (same dies). Fully lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8232251-013, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.
Estimate: 6000 USD... | 13 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 129, Lot 364
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 16.99 g, 12h). Dynastic pedigree issue. BAΣIΛEYΣ MEΓAΣ EYKPATIΔHΣ around, bust of Eukratides right, wearing helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear; all within bead-and-reel border / HΛIOKΛEOYΣ above, KAI ΛAOΔIKHΣ in exergue, conjoined draped busts of Heliokles and Laodike, wearing tainia, right; monogram to left; all within bead-and-reel border. Bopearachchi 13A; SNG ANS 526-7; HGC 12, 133. In NGC enc... | 13 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 61
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.25 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; spearhead in outer right field, barley grain below throne. Price 1751. Toned, a couple of light scratches on the obverse, light roughness on reverse. Near EF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 62
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.25 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Teos mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 323-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, griffin seated left. Price 2274. Lightly toned, struck with worn dies. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 63
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.22 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 323/2 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, NK monogram above rose. Price 2582; ADM I Series XI. Lightly toned. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 270
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 9.62 g, 12h). Diademed heroic bust left, seen from behind, wearing aegis and brandishing spear / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; monogram to inner right. Bopearachchi 8A; SNG ANS 745-6; HGC 12, 180. Iridescent toning, areas of find patina and deposits, porosity, cleaning marks. VF.
From the Fellows Collection.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 271
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 9.46 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; Σ and monogram flanking. Bopearachchi 12A; SNG ANS 764-9; HGC 12, 181. Iridescent toning, die rust, reverse scratches. VF.
From the Fellows Collection.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 272
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Drachm. Diademed and draped bust right / Athena Alkidemos standing left; monogram to left. Bopearachchi 13Q; SNG ANS 822-41; HGC 12, 191. In NGC encapsulation 6133202-379, graded AU.
Ex Baldwin's Vault.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 273
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 2.42 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right / Athena Alkidemos standing left; monogram to left. Bopearachchi 13Q; SNG ANS 822-41; HGC 12, 191. Areas of find patina, corrosion on obverse, reverse off center. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 274
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 9.60 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with pelt and wing / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; Σ and monogram flanking. Bopearachchi 15B; SNG ANS 850-3; HGC 12, 182. Iridescent toning, areas of corrosion, marks. Near EF.
From the Fellows Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 275
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 9.49 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with pelt and wing / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; Σ and monogram flanking. Bopearachchi 15B; SNG ANS 850-3; HGC 12, 182. Iridescent toning, traces of find patina and horn silver, pitting/corrosion, marks and scrapes. VF.
From the Fellows Collection.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 276
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. Æ (17x16mm, 2.97 g, 12h). Square module. Head of elephant right, wearing bell around neck / Club of Herakles; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 28D; SNG ANS 920-2; HGC 12, 197. Earthen black-green patina, cleaning marks, smoothing. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 277
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. Æ (15x15mm, 3.51 g, 12h). Square module. Head of elephant right, wearing bell around neck / Club of Herakles; monogram to left; A to right. Bopearachchi 28E; SNG ANS 923-31; HGC 12, 197. Black-green patina, cleaning marks, smoothing. Good VF.
From the Fellows Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 278
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. Æ (24x25mm, 22.41 g, 12h). Square module. Facing bull's head; A to lower right / Tripod; ma in Kharosthi to left, monogram to right. Bopearachchi 29B; SNG ANS 936-7; HGC 14, 198. Green and brown patina, deposits, cleaning marks. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 279
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. Æ (23x22.5mm, 10.77 g, 12h). Helmeted and draped bust of Athena right / Nike standing right; monogram below. Bopearachchi 31A; SNG ANS 938-9; HGC 14, 200. Iridescent brown surfaces, traces of deposits, some roughness. Near VF.
From the Fellows Collection. Ex Weinstein Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 555, 31 January 2024), lot 303.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 280
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. Æ (19x19mm, 6.03 g, 12h). Square module. Helmeted and draped bust of Athena right / Nike standing right; monogram below. Bopearachchi 32C; SNG ANS 945-54; HGC 14, 211. Coppery brown surfaces, light porosity, reverse flan flaw. Near VF.
From the Fellows Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 569 (28 August 2024), lot 284.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 586, Lot 281
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. Æ (20x19.5mm, 5.49 g, 12h). Square module. Helmeted and draped bust of Athena right / Nike standing right; monogram below. Bopearachchi 32A; SNG ANS 944; HGC 12, 212. Earthen black green patina, reverse weakness, edge mark. Good Fine.
From the Fellows Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 30 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 13, Lot 34
Greek
Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC, under Philip III Arrhidaios. AR Drachm (16.1 mm, 4.35 g.). Posthumous issue, struck at Kolophon mint, under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; barley grain in left field, vertical spear-head in outer right field. Price 1750. With a nice old cabinet t... | 27 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 13, Lot 35
Greek
Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (15.7 mm, 4.22 g.). Sardes mint, struck under Menander, circa 324/3 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. [A]ΛEΞANΔPO[Y], Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; in left field, small head left wearing Phrygian cap; monogram below throne. Price 2558; ADM I, Series X. Old diagonal scuff, a contemporary test cut on obverse, otherwi... | 27 Apr 2025 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 21, Lot 112
ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF MACEDON. Philip III 'Arrhidaios'.
Silver Drachm, circa 323-319 BC. Sardes.
Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the types of Alexander III. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ to right, rose in left field, monogram below throne.
About Extremely Fine; lustrous metal and well-centred on a compact flan.
Reference: Price-P66; Müller-.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 17 mm.
Weight: 4.27 g.
PLEA... | 24 Apr 2025 | 200 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 21, Lot 113
ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF MACEDON. Philip III 'Arrhidaios'.
Silver Drachm, circa 323-319 BC. Sardes.
Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the name and types of Alexander III. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, bee above TI in left field.
About Good Extremely Fine; well-centred portrait struck in high relief, perfectly aligned axis.
Reference: Price-2626; Müller-521; SNG Copenhagen-961.
Die Axis:... | 24 Apr 2025 | 200 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 21, Lot 114
ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF MACEDON. Philip III 'Arrhidaios'.
Silver Drachm, circa 323-319 BC. Magnesia ad Maeandrum.
Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the name and types of Alexander III. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, bee to right in left field, spearhead in outer right field.
Good Extremely Fine; lustrous metal with subtle warm tones emerging.
Reference: Price-1936; Müller -; SNG Copenha... | 24 Apr 2025 | 220 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 21, Lot 115
ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF MACEDON. Philip III 'Arrhidaios'.
Silver Drachm, circa 323-319 BC. Magnesia ad Maeandrum.
Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the types of Alexander III. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ to right, monogram below throne.
Very Fine.
Ex Victoria Numismatics, Auction 4 (20/12/2022), lot 44.
Reference: Price-P57; Müller-P89a.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 17 mm.
Weight: 4.14 g.
PLEASE NO... | 24 Apr 2025 | 60 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 21, Lot 116
ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF MACEDON. Philip III 'Arrhidaios'.
Silver Drachm, circa 323-319 BC. 'Kolophon'.
Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the types of Alexander III. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; ΦIΛIΠΠOY to right, kithara in left field.
Very Fine; gouge to obverse.
Ex Concordia Numismatic, Auction 1 (7/1/2023), lot 36.
Reference: Price-P43; Müller-P50.
Die Axis: 11h.
Diameter: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.89 g.
PLEAS... | 24 Apr 2025 | 34 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 21, Lot 119
ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios.
Silver Tetradrachm, circa 323-317 BC. Sardes.
Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the types of Alexander III. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; ΦIΛIΠΠOY to right, rose in left field, monogram below throne.
Good Very Fine; unobtrusive test cut to obverse, slightly wavy flan.
From the Kent Rondeau Collection; ex Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 19 (26/2/2022), ... | 24 Apr 2025 | 120 GBP | |
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 21, Lot 120
ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios.
Silver Drachm, circa 323-319 BC. 'Kolophon'.
Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the name and types of Alexander III. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, star in left field, spearhead in outer right field.
Good Extremely Fine; exceptional reverse detail, featuring a sculptural Zeus Aëtophoros.
Reference: Price-1759; Müller-317.
Rarity: Sc... | 24 Apr 2025 | 220 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 585, Lot 52
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.23 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319/8 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, bee above TI. Price 2626; ADM I Series XIV. Lighty toned. Good VF. Well centered.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 16 Apr 2025 | 150 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 585, Lot 335
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 9.80 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; Σ and monogram flanking. Bopearachchi 12A; SNG ANS 764-9; HGC 12, 181. Iridescent toning, some porosity, marks. VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 16 Apr 2025 | 325 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 585, Lot 336
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 9.83 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with head of Gorgon and wing / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 15C; SNG ANS –; HGC 12, 182. Iridescent toning, some porosity, marks. VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 16 Apr 2025 | 375 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 585, Lot 337
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Circa 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 2.35 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with wing / Athena Alkidemos advancing left; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 16E; SNG ANS 868; HGC 12, 193. Iridescent toning, deposits. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 16 Apr 2025 | 90 USD | |
VAuctions - NBJ Auction 14, Lot 38
Bactria: Indo-greek: Menander (ca. 160-145 BC). AR Drachm. Obv: Draped bust with crested helmet right. Rev: Athena advancing left. (2.35gm, 17mm), Good Fine. Toned. Patina.
Estimate: 50 USD
Starting price: 20 USD... | 16 Apr 2025 | 42 USD | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Online Auction 2515, Lot 5015
Ancient coins
Greece
The Hellenistic Monarchies
Macedonian Kingdom
Ancient Greece, Macedonian kingdom, Alexander III, the Great, 336–323 BC, Drachm, Sardes, struck under Menander or Kleitos, ca. 322-319/8 BC, 3.93 g, Price 2637
VF-F
Starting price: 300 DKK... | 13 Apr 2025 | 420 DKK | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 33, Lot 41
KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter. Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Drachm (2.47 gm; 17 mm). Bilingual series. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, Diademed bust left, wielding spear, aegis on shoulder. Athena Alkidemos advancing right, hurling thunderbolt and holding shield; monogram in left field. Bopearachchi 6A; Cf. SNG ANS 739-44. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice EF.
Estimate: 200 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 10 Apr 2025 | 80 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 33, Lot 42
KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter. Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Dachm (2.38 gm; 17 mm). Bilingual series. Diademed, draped bust right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, Athena standing left, holding shield and hurling thunderbolt, monograms in lower field. Bopearachchi Serie 12; ANS 764. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice EF.
Estimate: 200 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 10 Apr 2025 | 90 USD | |
Münzzentrum Rheinland - Auction 203, Lot 159
BAKTRIEN.
INDOGRIECHEN.
Menander I. Soter 155-130 v. Chr. Drachme 2,47g Pushkalavati. Büste mit Diadem n. r. BASILEWS SWTHROS MENANDROU / Athena steht n. l. mit Speer und Schild, rechts Monogramm. Mitch. 215f, Mitch.ACW 1769-70, Bop. Serie 130. .
dunkle Patina ss-vz
Estimate: 100 EUR... | 9 Apr 2025 | 90 EUR | |
Münzzentrum Rheinland - Auction 203, Lot 160
BAKTRIEN.
INDOGRIECHEN.
Menander I. Soter 155-130 v. Chr. Drachme 1,49g Pushkalavati. Behelmte Büste d. Königs n.r. BASILEWS SWTHROS MENANDROY / Athena Promachos steht n. l. Mitch. 218. .
ss-vz
Estimate: 60 EUR... | 9 Apr 2025 | Unsold | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 322, Lot 1519
Greek Coins
KINGDOM OF BAKTRIA, Menander Soter (155-130), Tetradrachm, draped and diademed bust right, βασιλεωσ σωτηποσ μενανδρου around, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield and brandishing thunderbolt, σ and monogram [μο] in field, 9.80g/12h (Bopearachchi 12A; SNG ANS 764-7). Light scratch behind head, otherwise very fine, toned £90-£120
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Provenance: Buckland, Dix and Wood Auction, 8 December 1994, lot 62... | 8 Apr 2025 | 180 GBP | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 322, Lot 1520
Greek Coins
KINGDOM OF BAKTRIA, Menander Soter (155-130), Tetradrachm, draped bust right wearing cavalry helmet decorated with royal diadem, βασιλεωσ σωτηποσ μενανδρου around, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield and brandishing thunderbolt, σ and monogram [μο] in field, 9.78g/12h (Bopearachchi 15B; SNG ANS 850-3). Good very fine, prettily toned with iridescence £200-£260
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Provenance: Buckland, Dix and Wood Auction, 8 December 1994, lot 62... | 8 Apr 2025 | 300 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 584, Lot 75
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.23 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; barley grain in left field, spearhead in outer right field. Price 1750. Toned, minor mark on obverse, slight die wear on reverse. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 2 Apr 2025 | 250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 584, Lot 76
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.17 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, fish upward; spearhead in outer right field. Price 1762. Porous. Near VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 2 Apr 2025 | 70 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 584, Lot 77
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.20 g, 12h). In the name of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; star in left field, chelys in outer right field. Price 1765. Toned, some marks. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 2 Apr 2025 | 325 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 261 | Silver, Lot 26
Kings of Macedon. Sardeis. Alexander III "the Great" 336-323 BC. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the name and types of Alexander III, circa 323-319 BC
Drachm AR
18 mm, 4,28 g
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right, torch(?) in left field, A below throne.
Extremely Fine
Price 2637; Müller 31.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 30 Mar 2025 | 240 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 261 | Silver, Lot 33
Kings of Macedon. Sardeis. Philip III Arrhidaeus 323-317 BC. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the name and types of Alexander III, circa 323-319 BC
Drachm AR
16 mm, 4,21 g
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right, torch(?) in left field, A below throne.
Good Very Fine
Price 2637; Müller 31.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 30 Mar 2025 | 260 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 261 | Silver, Lot 34
Kings of Macedon. Sardeis. Philip III Arrhidaeus 323-317 BC. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the name and types of Alexander III, circa 323-319 BC
Drachm AR
18 mm, 4,25 g
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY to right, torch(?) in left field, A below throne.
Extremely Fine
Price 2637; Müller 31.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 30 Mar 2025 | 320 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 261 | Silver, Lot 35
Kings of Macedon. Sardeis. Philip III Arrhidaeus 323-317 BC. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the name and types of Alexander III, circa 323-319 BC
Drachm AR
17 mm, 4,30 g
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY to right, torch(?) in left field, A below throne.
Extremely Fine
Price 2637; Müller 31.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 30 Mar 2025 | 260 EUR | |
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 261 | Silver, Lot 152
Bactria. Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Menander I Soter 155-130 BC.
Drachm AR
18 mm, 2,10 g
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ (E retrogade), diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' (in Karoshti), Athena advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right, to left, monogram.
Very Fine, edge fault
Bopearachchi 13Q; SNG ANS 822-41; HGC 12, 191.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 30 Mar 2025 | 50 EUR | |
Münzen Gut-Lynt GmbH - Auction 20, Lot 174
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. Makedonisches Weltreich
Alexander III., der Große, 336 - 323 v. Chr. Drachme postum, um 323 - 319 v. Chr. Sardes Geprägt unter Menander oder Kleitos. Kopf des Herakles mit Löwenskalp nach rechts. Rv. ALEXAND[POY], sitzender Zeus Aëtophoros nach links, davor A, unter dem Thron Beizeichen Biene. Price 2630. Müller 515. 4.16 g. Gutes sehr schön / Good very fine. Attraktive Tönung / Attractive toning.
Starting price: 30 EUR... | 29 Mar 2025 | 50 EUR | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Kallista Auction 2, Lot 61
ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios.
Silver Drachm, circa 323-317 BC. Sardes.
Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the types of Alexander III. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; ΦIΛIΠΠOY to left, TI above eagle in left field.
Extremely Fine; lovely compact design elements, perfectly aligned with very subtle warm hue to lustrous metal.
Reference: Price-P94; Müller-P39.
Rarity: Very Rare; 7 record... | 27 Mar 2025 | 210 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1239
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (c. 165/55-130 BC), AR Tetradrachm, Pushkalavati, BASILEOS SOTIROS MENANDROY, diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet ornamented with bull's horn, rev. Kharoshti legend surrounds Athena Alkidemos advancing left, wearing aegis, brandishing thunderbolt and holding shield, sigma to left field, monogram to right, 9.68g (Mitchener ACW, 1776; Bopearachchi Series 15. B), toned, great portrait, good very fine to extremely fine.
Estimate: £300 - £40... | 26 Mar 2025 | 280 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1240
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (c. 165/55-130 BC), AR Drachm (2): i) NGC Ch XF, helmeted and draped bust right, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing shield and thunderbolt, monogram to left (HGC 12, 193; Bopearachchi 16I), toned, extremely fine, reverse particularly nice, NGC Cert. #6133202-414; ii) NGC Ch VF | another, as before, only a different monogram to reverse (HGC 12, 182; Bopearachchi 13), light porosity, but toned, very fine, NGC Cert. #6133202-392.
Provenance,
Fr... | 26 Mar 2025 | 200 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1241
NGC VF and Ch VF | Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (c. 165/55-130 BC), AR Drachm (2): i) NGC VF (HGC 12, 187), slight softening to higher reaches but very fine; ii) NGC Ch VF (HGC 12, 188), toned, good very fine, nice reverse (2). In NGC 'Ancient' holders, graded Very Fine and Choice Very Fine respectively, NGC Cert. #6133202-380 and 413.
Provenance,
Both from the Baldwin's Vault
Estimate: £150 - £200... | 26 Mar 2025 | 200 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1242
NGC Ch XF | Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (c. 165/55-130 BC), AR Drachm, helmeted and draped bust right, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing shield and thunderbolt, monogram to left (HGC 12, 193; Bopearachchi 16C), good very fine to extremely fine, NGC Cert. #6133202-389.
Estimate: £100 - £150... | 26 Mar 2025 | 170 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1243
NGC Ch VF | Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (165/55-130 BC), AR Drachm, BASILEOS SOTIROS MENANDROY, diademed and draped bust right, rev. Kharoshti legend surrounds Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing shield and thunderbolt, monogram to left field (Bopearachchi 12; SNG ANS 764) exceptional portrait, good very fine, in an NGC 'Ancients' holder, graded Choice Very Fine ~ edge chip, Cert. #6133202-386.
Estimate: £100 - £150... | 26 Mar 2025 | 85 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1244
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (c. 165/55-130 BC), AE Square Unit, facing bull's head, A to lower right, rev. tripod, kharoshti symbol to left, monogram to right, 22.31g (Bopearachchi 29B; SNG ANS 936-7; HGC 14, 198), softened, good fine.
Provenance,
From the Baldwin's Vault, with ticket c. 1950s, mentioning 'Sale 66'
Estimate: £100 - £150... | 26 Mar 2025 | 65 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1245
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (165/55-130 BC), AE Square Unit, diademed heroic bust left, wearing aegis, brandishing spear, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing shield and thunderbolt, 8.50g (HGC 12, 206; Bopearachchi 21D), some wear to surfaces, good fine.
Provenance,
From the Baldwin's Basement, bought from the Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman Collection
Estimate: £100 - £150... | 26 Mar 2025 | 60 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1246
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (c. 165/55-130 BC), AE Small Unit, elephant, rev. club, with boar(?) to lower left corner, 0.94g (Unpublished, cf. HGC 12, 197 (similar design but different weight and size) and HGC 12, 215 (similar denomination, but different types)), good fine, rare and unusual.
Estimate: £100 - £200... | 26 Mar 2025 | Unsold | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1247
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (c. 165/55-130 BC), AE, helmeted and draped bust right, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing shield and thunderbolt, 3.10g (HGC 12, 213), extremely rare, no examples on Coin Archives, good fine.
Provenance,
From the Baldwin's Basement
Estimate: £100 - £150... | 26 Mar 2025 | Unsold | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1248
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter (165/55-130 BC), a Selection of Bronze (5): all with helmeted and draped bust right, rev. Nike advancing right, i) larger type, 10.32g (HGC 12, 200), very fine; and smaller types (4): ii) 5.97g; iii) 4.52g; iv) 4.35g; v) 6.13g (HGC 12, 212), ranging from good fine to very fine (5)..
Provenance,
All from the Baldwin's Basement, first and fifth from the Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman Collection, with tickets
Estimate: £100 - £150... | 26 Mar 2025 | 75 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1259
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Quartet of Drachmae (4): i) Menander I Soter, 2.18g (HGC 12, 191), fine; Hermaios, 1.93g (HGC 12, 302), good to fine; iii) Apollodotus, 2.37g (HGC 12, 391), near very fine; iv) another, 2.37g, fair to good (4).
Provenance,
All from the Baldwin's Basement, the third purchased by Baldwin in 1973
Estimate: £100 - £150... | 26 Mar 2025 | 65 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24125, Lot 1262
A Selection of Indo-Greek and Greco-Baktrian Drachmae (4): i) Diodotos II, 3.21g (HGC 12, 24; Bopearachchi 7E), worn and porous but very rare; ii) Menander I Soter, diademed head right, rev. ED monogram to left field, 2.37g (HGC 12, 191; Bopearachchi 13E), toned, with an unusal single reverse monogram, very fine or better; iii) another, this time with helmeted and draped bust to obverse, 2.28g (HGC 12, 193; Bopearachchi 16I), toned, near very fine; iv) Apollodotos II, diademed and draped bust ... | 26 Mar 2025 | 100 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 583, Lot 59
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.83 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; barley grain in left field, spearhead in outer right field. Price 1750. Toned, polished surfaces. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 19 Mar 2025 | 90 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 583, Lot 60
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.33 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; star below throne, spearhead to outer right. Price 1761. Slightly off center and tiny deposit on reverse. EF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 19 Mar 2025 | 325 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 583, Lot 61
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.26 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; star below throne, spearhead to outer right. Price 1761. Faintly toned, underlying luster. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 19 Mar 2025 | 110 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 583, Lot 62
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.26 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; bee left in left field, spearhead to outer right. Price 1937. Faintly toned, some weakness to strike, slightly off center on obverse. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 19 Mar 2025 | 120 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 583, Lot 63
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.21 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Teos mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 323-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; filleted palm frond in left field, [spearhead in exergue]. Price 2259. Struck with worn dies, deposits on obverse, scratch on reverse. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 19 Mar 2025 | 60 USD | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 33, Lot 17
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 17 mm, 8.62 g, 6 h), Sardes, struck under Menander, circa 330/25-324/23. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent. Rev. [A]ΛEΞANΔΡO[Υ] Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to left, serpent coiled to left. Price 2532. Minor marks, otherwise, nearly very fine.
From the collection of Walter Uhrmeist... | 15 Mar 2025 | 2,400 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 33, Lot 18
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 18 mm, 8.55 g, 12 h), Sardes, struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319/8. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin springing right. Rev. AΛEΞANΔΡ[OΥ] - BAΣIΛΕ[ΩΣ] Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to lower left, torch; to lower right, T[I]. Price 2621. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, ... | 15 Mar 2025 | 2,424 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 33, Lot 882
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 17 mm, 8.58 g, 12 h), Sardes, struck under Menander, circa 330/25-324/23. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent. Rev. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to left, coiled serpent to left. Price 2532. A lovely early stater of bold and attractive stern style. Minor marks and with... | 15 Mar 2025 | 3,000 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 33, Lot 1553
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.41 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - MENANΔPOY Helmeted and draped bust of Menander I to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' (in Karoshti) Athena advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 16I. HGC 12, 19. SNG ANS 879-92. Nicely toned. Very fine.
From an American c... | 15 Mar 2025 | 95 CHF | |
Timeline Auctions - Auction 162, Lot 2910
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AR Drachm. 323-317 BC. Sardeis mint; struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. In the types of Alexander III. Very Rare Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AR Drachm. 323-317 BC. Sardeis mint; struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. In the types of Alexander III. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, Zeus seated to left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, his feet re... | 8 Mar 2025 | 50 GBP | |
Timeline Auctions - Auction 162, Lot 3021
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter AR Drachm. Circa 155-130 BC. Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter AR Drachm. Circa 155-130 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed and draped bust to right / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' (Of the Great King Menander the Savior) in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos standing to left, wielding thunderbolt and shield; monogram of AY to left. Bopearachchi 13A; Mitchiner 215t; SNG ANS 771-3; HGC 12, 191. 2.47gr, 17mm, 11h. Near Extremely Fine.
From the collec... | 8 Mar 2025 | 55 GBP | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 32, Lot 34
KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter, Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.80 gm; 24 mm). Bilingual series. Helmeted bust right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding shield and hurling thunderbolt, monogram on inner right field. SNG. ANS 850var; Mitch. 217d. Well struck on a broad flan. Choice EF. Toned. Rare.
Estimate: 800 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 6 Mar 2025 | 370 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 32, Lot 35
KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter. Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.73 gm; 25 mm). Bilingual series. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, Diademed, draped bust right / Athena standing left, holding shield and hurling thunderbolt, monograms in lower field. Bopearachchi Serie 12; ANS 764. Well struck on a broad flan. Choice EF. Toned. Rare.
Estimate: 1000 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 6 Mar 2025 | 365 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 32, Lot 36
KINGS of BAKTRIA, Menander I Soter, Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Drachm (2.47 gm; 17 mm). Bilingual series. Diademed, draped bust right / Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding shield and hurling thunderbolt, monogram on right field. Bopearachchi Serie 12; ANS 764. Choice EF. Lightly toned.
Estimate: 200 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 6 Mar 2025 | 96 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 60
KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.30 g, 12h). Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 324/3 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; rose below throne. Price 2571; ADM I Series X. Toned. Good VF.
From the Dennis E. McAvoy Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 431 (24 October 2018), lot 71.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Mar 2025 | 325 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 61
KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.30 g, 12h). Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 324/3 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; rose below throne. Price 2571; ADM I Series X. Underlying luster, struck with worn obverse die, minor flan flaw on reverse. Good VF.
From the Dennis E. McAvoy Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 430 (10 October 2018), lot 50.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Mar 2025 | 275 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 62
KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 4.18 g, 12h). Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 324/3 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monogram in left field, rose below throne. Price 2553; ADM I Series IX. Lightly toned, struck with somewhat worn obverse die. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Mar 2025 | 90 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 75
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.29 g, 1h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; kerykeion in left field, spearhead in outer right field, erasure mark below throne. Price 1754. Faintly toned, minor die wear. Good VF.
This reverse die used for this coin was originally used to strike the previous issue, Price 1753,... | 5 Mar 2025 | 190 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 76
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.19 g, 1h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; kerykeion in left field, spearhead in outer right field. Price 1754. Struck with worn reverse die. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Mar 2025 | 150 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 77
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.18 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; star in left field, spearhead to outer right. Price 1760. Faintly toned, light roughness and porosity. Near VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Mar 2025 | 80 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 78
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.20 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; bee left in left field, spearhead to outer right. Price 1937. Lightly toned, slightly off center. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Mar 2025 | 140 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 79
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 4.10 g, 12h). In the types of Alexander III. Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monogram in left field. Price P56. Porous, a couple of scuffs on obverse. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Mar 2025 | 70 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 80
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.54 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319/8 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; torch in left field, TI below throne. Price 2622; ADM I Series XIV. Bright surfaces, slight roughness, minor die shift on reverse. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 5 Mar 2025 | 200 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 81
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 4.15 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319/8 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, bee above TI. Price 2626; ADM I Series XIV. Traces of find patina, a little off center on obverse, minor porosity on reverse. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Mar 2025 | 70 USD | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 310, Lot 310
BAKTRIEN. KÖNIGREICH BAKTRIEN. Eukratides I. Megas, ca. 170 - 145 v. Chr. Tetradrachme ø 30mm (14.57g). 163 - 145 v. Chr. Vs.: Heroische Büste des Eukratides I. mit Diadem, böotischem Helm verziert mit Stierhörnern u. -ohren sowie Lanze in Rückansicht n. l. Rs.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ / ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ, Dioskuren mit Lanzen u. Palmzweigen n. r. reitend, r. unten im Feld Monogramm. Bopearachchi 8B; Mitchiner 1, 179a; HGC 12, 132. Feine Kratzer, ss-vz. Die unbekleidete heroische Büste des Eukratides I. w... | 3 Mar 2025 | 2,800 EUR | |
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 86, Lot 5666
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN
INDIA
Menander, 155-130 v. Chr.
AR-indische Drachme, Pushkalavati; 1,98 g. Büste l. mit Pantherfell und Speer vom Rücken gesehen//Athena Alkidemos geht r. mit Blitz und Aegis. BN Bact. 6 A; Hoover 184; Mitchiner, Indogreek 221 b; SNG ANS 702 ff. Feine Tönung, gutes sehr schön/sehr schön
Exemplar der Auktion Hirsch 94, München 1975, Nr. 233.
Estimate: 50 EUR... | 3 Mar 2025 | 80 EUR | |
