Description
Circa 155-130 BC. AR tetradrachm, 9.82 gr., 25.81 mm.
Obv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY; diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Menander to the right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with head of Gorgon and wing.
Rev.: ‘Maharajasa Tratarasa Menamdrasa’ (‘of Great King Menander the Savior’ in Karoshti); Athena Promachos advancing to the left, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand and holding shield horizontally in left; to lower right: PK-monogram.
Ref.: Bopearachchi 15A; SNG ANS 850-3; HGC 12, 182.
Very well struck, attractive toning. Good Extremely Fine.
