Ancient Coins

Kings of Baktria, Kings of Baktria, Menander, rectangular Diobol (16 Chalkoi), Pushkavati, helmeted head of Athena right, rev. ‘Maharajasa tratarasa Menadrasa’ in Kharoshthi characters around horse prancing right, 39.52g/12h (Mitchiner 231; Bopearachchi 159-60; SNG ANS 912-13). Extremely fine, fine reddish-brown patina; the finest known specimen of this rare issue (£1,500-2,000)

Illustrated on the back cover