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20 November 2016
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An attractively toned and pedigreed Drachm of Menander I

Starting Price: 175 CHF
Hammer Price:  175 CHF
Lot 613

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I, Circa 165/55-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17mm, 2.41 g 12). ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΟΥ Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Menander to right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with head of wing. Rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left; in field to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 15E. HGC 12, 193. A beautiful example with old cabinet toning. Extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection, ex SKA Monetarium FPL 56, Autumn 1991, 135.

Online bidding closes: 20 Nov 2016, 20:06:00 CET Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 01:36:38 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:175 CHF by nomisma (1 bid)
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