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Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander, c. 155 - 130 B.C.
Menander was in charge of the eastern Baktria, including modern Punjab and perhaps other regions deeper into Indian land. He expanded his influence further more into India where he is mentioned in several sources such as Milindanpanha and Mahavamsa, and an inscription on a reliquary. The tradition maintains that he was a wise and powerful King and that he converted to Buddhism. This is further evidenced by his later coin legends which translate to "follower of the Dharma." Click here to see an Indian| sculpture of a possible Greek| King.
WA77216. Silver drachm, Mitchiner IGIS II 215f, Bopearachchi 13O, Bopearachchi Smithsonian 91, SNG ANS 808, SNG Cop 290, HGC 12 191, gVF, dark toning, marks and scratches, porosity, reverse slightly off center, Paropamisadai or Gandhara, uncertain mint, weight 2.390g, maximum diameter 17.5mm, die axis 0o, c. 155 - 130 B.C.; obverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY, diademed and draped bust right; reverse Kharosthi legend: maharaja tratasa Menadrasa (of Great King Menander the Savior), Athena Alkidemos standing left, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand, shield on left arm, 
(Kharosthi monogram) right; SOLD
(Kharosthi monogram) right; SOLD 
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