Watch List notes:

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.48 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - MENANΔPOY Diademed and draped bust of Menander I to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' (in Kharoshti) Athena advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to left, monogram; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 13. HGC 12, 191. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of J. Knudsen, formed from the late 1970s to the late 1990s.