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Kingdom of Baktria. Menander I, c. 165-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.83 g). VF

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:170.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 450.00 USD
Kingdom of Baktria. Menander I, c. 165-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.83 g). VF
Kingdom of Baktria. Menander I, c. 165-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.83 g). Diademed and draped bust right of Menander I. Reverse: Athena Alkidemos advancing left, hurling thunderbolt. Bop. Série 12; SNG ANS 766-767. Choice Very Fine. .

The coins of Menander are the most commonly seen of any of the entire Baktrian series. Mostly depending on mint, they range in style from poor to exquisite. Heroic busts, diademed or helmeted types, round or square flans abound. As in many different kings' coinages, they are bilingual — both Greek and Kharoshthi were used .
Estimated Value $350 - 450.