Kingdom of Baktria, Menander I Soter (c. 155-130 BC), AR Drachm, BASILEWS

Kingdom of Baktria, Menander I Soter (c. 155-130 BC), AR Drachm, BASILEWS SWTEROS MENANDROY, diademed bust seen from behind, aegis over left shoulder, throwing spear left, rev. Athena standing right, hurling thunderbolt, holding shield in outstretched arm, Bopearachchi monogram 44 to left, 2.46g (BIGR 15.1; Bopearachchi 6a; Mitchiner 221b), slight patchiness but otherwise well toned, about extremely fine; and, Eukratides I (172-145 BC), AE Denomination I, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing Boeotian helmet decorated with bull's horn and ear, rev. Dioscuri on horseback galloping right, Bopearachchi monogram 259 to right, 7.94g (BIGR 22.12; Bopearachchi 19M; Mitchiner 190m), green toning, good fine to about very fine (2) Provenance i-ii) Baldwin's, by private treaty, 2011 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£100

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