Baktria, Indo-Greek kingdom. MENANDER I Soter AR Drachma. Athena Alkidemos.
From the estate of a private collector. Many of the coins from this collection are sealed and as such we have not been able to weigh them. Do note, however, that they are guaranteed original.
A nice centre strike on the obverse with good clear detail to both the text and portrait. The reverse is struck slightly off-centre unfortunately but does not detract too badly. Graded between aVF - VF. A nice, collectible example.
Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ ('of King Menander the Saviour'), heroic bust of Menander, viewed from behind, head turned to left
Reverse: Athena advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt and holding shield, Karosthi legend around, monogram in field to right
160-145 BC.
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From the estate of a private collector. Many of the coins from this collection are sealed and as such we have not been able to weigh them. Do note, however, that they are guaranteed original.
A nice centre strike on the obverse with good clear detail to both the text and portrait. The reverse is struck slightly off-centre unfortunately but does not detract too badly. Graded between aVF - VF. A nice, collectible example.
Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ ('of King Menander the Saviour'), heroic bust of Menander, viewed from behind, head turned to left
Reverse: Athena advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt and holding shield, Karosthi legend around, monogram in field to right
160-145 BC.
At Antiquus, we have been trading professionally in antiques for several generations. We stand by all our descriptions and antiques appraisals and valuations. Our specialists have studied extensively with post-graduate degrees in the arts.
If you are in doubt about anything please do feel free to ask and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact us for more details about this piece, including additional images (we will be working on video clips in future). Reasonable offers are always carefully considered.
Exchanges and returns
We accept returns and exchanges if the item is found to be at fault or does not meet the description provided. You must advise us within 30-days of receipt. Please provide as much detail as possible.
Return postage and packing are at your cost.