Watch List notes:

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.44 g, 10 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - MENANΔPOY Draped bust of Menander I to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with pelt and wing. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' (in Karoshti) Athena advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 16E. HGC 12, 193. Beautifully toned. Scratches on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of J.B. Haarhuis, ex CGB 59, 19 June 2013, 131 and from the collection of Dr. T. de Craeker.