Bactrian Kingdom, Meander I Soter, Tetradrachm ca. 155-130 BC, Bactria

Bactrian Kingdom. Menander I “Soter”. AR Tetradrachm ca. 155-130 BC, Bactria, 9.82 gr., 25.81 mm.
Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY; diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Menander to the right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales andorned with head of Gorgon and wing //
Reverse: Maharajasa Tratarasa Menamdrasa (‘of Great King Menander the Savior’ in Karoshti); Athena Promachosvancing to the left, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand and holding shield horizontally in left; to lower right: PK-monogram.

Ref.: Bopearachchi 15A; SNG ANS 850-3; HGC 12, 182.

Very well struck, attractive toning. Good Extremely Fine