Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 126 17 Nov 2021
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Menander II, circa 90 – 80
Drachm circa 90-80, AR 2.14 g, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔIKAIOY MENANΔPOY Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust r., wearing crested helmet decorated with bull's horn and ear. Rev. Maharajasa dhramikasa Menamdrasa in Kharosthi characters Menander, in military attire, on horse prancing r.; in r. field, monogram. For type, cf. Bopearachchi 3B and for monogram, cf. Bopearachchi 2A. Bopearachchi & Rahman –. SNG ANS –. MIG Type 230a var. (Menander I).
An apparently unique variety of a rare type. Light iridescent tone, a minor
scratch on reverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex Triton sale XIV, 2011, 438.
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Drachm circa 90-80, AR 2.14 g, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔIKAIOY MENANΔPOY Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust r., wearing crested helmet decorated with bull's horn and ear. Rev. Maharajasa dhramikasa Menamdrasa in Kharosthi characters Menander, in military attire, on horse prancing r.; in r. field, monogram. For type, cf. Bopearachchi 3B and for monogram, cf. Bopearachchi 2A. Bopearachchi & Rahman –. SNG ANS –. MIG Type 230a var. (Menander I).
An apparently unique variety of a rare type. Light iridescent tone, a minor
scratch on reverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex Triton sale XIV, 2011, 438.
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