£45.00
A silver drachm of the Indo-Greek Kingdom, during the reign of Menander I ‘Soter’.
Menander’s coinage is noted for the dual scripts used, reflecting the polyglot nature of his kingdom. On the obverse, Menander’s portrait is surrounded by Ancient Greek ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY’ whilst the reverse depicts Athena Alkidemos throwing a thunderbolt, surrounded by the Kharosthi legend.
Very Fine.
In stock
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I ‘Soter’, AR Drachm, c. 155-130 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHΡOΣ MENANΔΡOY, Diademed bust right / Athena left brandishing thunderbolt and holding shield; Karosthi legend around, monogram to lower left and right.
Weight: 2.08g, 17mm.
ref. Bopearachchi 13I.
Very Fine
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