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ID:     79000499
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     GRAECO-BACTRIAN & INDO-GREEK
Issuer:     Menander I
Date Ruled:     Circa 165/55-130 BC
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Quadruple Unit
Weight:     10.01 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Legend:     ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Obverse Description:     Helmeted head of Athena right
Reverse Description:     Shield decorated with aegis; monogram to left
Primary Reference:     Bopearachchi Série 19A
Reference2:     SNG ANS 894-6 var. (placement of monogram)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=127010
Notes:     Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 499