KINGS of BAKTRIA. Menander I Soter, Ca. 165/55-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (8.77 gm; 26 mm). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed heroic bust to left, seen from behind, wearing aegis over shoulder, brandishing spear / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos standing to left, wielding thunderbolt and shield; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 8C; Mitchiner 219a; Bopearachchi & Rahman 322; SNG ANS 745; HGC 12, 180. Some minor hairline scratches(hardly visible), otherwise well struck on a nice full flan. Choice aEF. Rare.
Estimate: 1250 USD