BACTRIA, Kingdom of, Menander, (c.160-145 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.45 g), Taxila workshop, obv. diademed bust of Menander to left, thrusting a javelin, rev. Athena Pallas to left with shield and thunderbolt, monogram in right field, (S.7604, M.1790, M.224c, BMC 33, HGC 12, 187) (illustrated); together with another with diademed bust right, (1.86 g), (S.7603, Bopearachichi Series 13, 80, HGC 12, 191); another drachm of Apollodotos I, (174-165 B.C.), (1.09 g), obv. elephant standing right, rev. bull standing right, (S.7590, M.203, HGC 12, 117). All lightly toned, first with some hoard patination and very fine, second with hoard patination and rough surface, otherwise fine, third similar with flan crack and rough surface, first and third scarce. (3)
Ex Dix & Webb, London, 29 May 1996 (lot 55 part).