Lot 65
65
Bactria, Menander, Tetradrachm, 9.60g., diademed heroic bust left, aegis on left shoulder, thrusting spear, rev. Athena standing left, holding shield and brandishing spear (Bop. Series 8, 47); Hermaeos ( 90-70 B.C.), Tetradrachm, 7.54g., diademed and draped bust right, rev. Zeus seated left on throne, holding sceptre (Bop. Series 14, 88), both almost very fine (2)
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Bactria, Menander, Tetradrachm, 9.60g., diademed heroic bust left, aegis on left shoulder, thrusting spear, rev. Athena standing left, holding shield and brandishing spear (Bop. Series 8, 47); Hermaeos ( 90-70 B.C.), Tetradrachm, 7.54g., diademed and draped bust right, rev. Zeus seated left on throne, holding sceptre (Bop. Series 14, 88), both almost very fine (2)

Details
Bactria, Menander, Tetradrachm, 9.60g., diademed heroic bust left, aegis on left shoulder, thrusting spear, rev. Athena standing left, holding shield and brandishing spear (Bop. Series 8, 47); Hermaeos ( 90-70 B.C.), Tetradrachm, 7.54g., diademed and draped bust right, rev. Zeus seated left on throne, holding sceptre (Bop. Series 14, 88), both almost very fine (2)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

First coin illustrated