BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, circa 165/55-130 BC. (Bronze, 19 mm, 4.93 g, 12 h). ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ Helmeted head of Athena to right. Rev. "Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa" (in Karosthi) Nike standing right, holding forth wreath in right hand and palm in left; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 32C. HGC 12, 212. Dark greenish-black patina. Tooled, otherwise, very fine.
From the Thomas Kirby Collection, USA.