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Auction: 12009 - The Magnus Collection, Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 132

Kingdom of Bactria, Menander I (c.155-130 BC), AR Tetradrachm, 9.79g, diademed bust left in ´heroic´ attitude – seen from behind, aegis over shoulder, brandishing spear, baie thpo menanpoy, rev. Athena Alkidemos standing left, shield on arm, hurling thunderbolt, on left, monogram behind, Karosthi legend (SNG ANS 747; Bib. Nat. 8B), good very fine Estimate £ 400-500

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