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Baktria, Indo-Greek kingdom. MENANDER I Soter 
Baktria, Indo-Greek kingdom. MENANDER I Soter AR Drachm. EF+. Athena Alkidemos.  Diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear.
Reverse: Athena Alkidemos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis over the arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right; Karosthi inscription around.
 
A precious exemplar of this interesting coin, issued by the mythic king Menander I, the most powerful ruler of the indo-greek kingdom of Baktria and the first western ruler to be converted to Buda´s faith.
 
EF+ condition, almost uncirculated, conserving absolutely full details in both sides, strong relief and high-quality silver.
 
Bopearachchi 16I; SNG ANS 879-92.  circa 155-130 b.C.  2.4 g - 17 mm

Baktria, Indo-Greek kingdom. MENANDER I Soter

Baktria, Indo-Greek kingdom. MENANDER I Soter AR Drachm. EF+. Athena Alkidemos. Diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear.
Reverse: Athena Alkidemos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis over the arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right; Karosthi inscription around.

A precious exemplar of this interesting coin, issued by the mythic king Menander I, the most powerful ruler of the indo-greek kingdom of Baktria and the first western ruler to be converted to Buda´s faith.

EF+ condition, almost uncirculated, conserving absolutely full details in both sides, strong relief and high-quality silver.

Bopearachchi 16I; SNG ANS 879-92. circa 155-130 b.C. 2.4 g - 17 mm

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