KINGDOM OF BAKTRIA, Menander Soter (155-130), Tetradrachm, draped bust right wearing cavalry helmet decorated with royal diadem, βασιλεωσ σωτηποσ μενανδρου around, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield and brandishing thunderbolt, σ and monogram [μο] in field, 9.78g/12h (Bopearachchi 15B; SNG ANS 850-3). Good very fine, prettily toned with iridescence £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Ancient Coins from the Collection of the Late Robert Erskine.

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Buckland, Dix and Wood Auction, 8 December 1994, lot 62