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Web Auction 23  22 Aug 2022
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Lot 3538

Starting price: 50 CHF
Price realized: 1800 CHF
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander II, circa 90-80 BC. AE (Bronze, 21x22 mm, 8.29 g, 12 h), uncertain mint in Gandhara. [Β]ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡ[ΟΥ] Helmeted and cuirassed figure standing right, raising his right hand in benediction and holding spear and shield in his left hand. Rev. 'Maharajasa dhramikasa Menamdrasa' ('of the Great King Menander the Just' in Karoshti) Lion standing left, his right paw raised. Bopearachchi 6 var. (unlisted monogram). HGC 12, 375. Extremely rare. An unusually attractive example of fine style. Light deposits, otherwise, very fine.
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