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                        Lot: 205

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                        GRAECO-BACTRIAN KINGS: Menander I Soter. (ca. 
                        165/155–130 BC). AR drachm.

                        GRAECO-BACTRIAN KINGS. Menander I Soter (ca. 165/155–130 
                        BC). AR drachm (2.48 gm). &#914;&#913;&#931;&#921;&#923;&#917;&#937;&#931; &#931;&#937;&#932;&#919;&#929;&#927;&#931; &#924;&#917;&#925;&#913;&#925;&#916;&#929;&#927;&#933;, 
                        diademed bust of Menander viewed from behind, 
                        brandishing spear in right hand and wearing aegis on 
                        left shoulder / Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa 
                        Menamdrasa, Athena Alkidemos advancing right, 
                        brandishing thunderbolt in raised right hand, aegis 
                        draped over extended left arm, &#916;&#921;&#927;&#925; monogram in left 
                        field. SNG ANS 702–714. Bopearachchi Series 6, A. Of 
                        fine style and struck in high relief. Beautifully toned. 
                        Nearly extremely fine 

                        Ex Albert M. Potts Collection; ex Ancient Coins 2, 
                        December 1970, lot 228. 
                        Estimated Value: $ 250 


  ... Lot 205 sold for high bid of $305 [ $350.75, or approx 220.9725 EUR, 175.375 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


From the Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 15, Closed June 27, 2008.
By permission of Freeman & Sear, www.freemanandsear,com.