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Ancient: Bactria, Indo-Greeks Menander, c.165/55-130 BC AR Drachm NGC Ancients
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Ancient: Bactria, Indo-Greeks Menander, c.165/55-130 BC AR Drachm NGC Ancients
Condition
NGC Ancients
Provenance
Menander was an Indo-Greek king who ruled in the Indian subcontinent from around 155–130 BCE. His kingdom included the Kabul River valley, the Ravi River, the Swat River valley, and Arachosia. Menander is considered one of the greatest Indo-Greek kings and is known for bridging the cultural divide between Greece and India.
