Description

Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter (155-130 BC). AR Drachm. (2.25g/ 16mm). Diademed bust of Menander right; Greek legend BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU/ Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt and holding shield; Kharosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa around; monogram in field. Bilingual silver issue struck at an uncertain mint. Bopearachchi 16l. Fine.