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Baktrian Kings, Menander I Soter, AR Drachm, Athena, 160-145 BC | Ancient Coin Traders

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Baktrian Kings, Menander I Soter, AR Drachm, Athena, 160-145 BC

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Origin: Indo-Greek Kingdom
Authority: Menander I Soter
Denomination: Drachm
Composition: Silver
Date: 160-145 BC
Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ ('of King Menander the Saviour'), heroic bust of Menander wearing crested helmet facing right
Reverse: Athena standing right, brandishing thunderbolt and holding aegis, Karosthi legend around, monogram in field to right
Size: 18mm, 2.4g, 12h
Grade: aVF, toned, wide flan
References: Sear 7603; SNG Copenhagen 294-7 var. (monogram)
General: Menander I Soter ('the Saviour') is the best-known of the Indo-Greek Kings. He ruled the areas south of the Hindu Kush. His reign was long and successful as evidenced by the many coins minted during his time still being discovered today. Born to a Greek family he later converted to Buddhism. His coins have inscriptions in Greek and also Karosthi, an ancient script used in ancient Gandhara and Central Asia. Well struck coin with all inscriptions visible and legible. Slight overall wear. Nicely toned.
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