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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Homer2, post: 24816160, member: 147282&quot;]I saw mention the kingdom of Bactria on another post a bit ago and it spared interest in the kingdom far out at the end of Alexander&#039;s conquests. I find these Greek outpost kingdoms very fascinating and was lucky enough to snag this example. Really growing a deep appreciation of how far the Hellenistic world stretched over a long period of time. Sadly the capital of Balkh has been further plundered after the fall of the Afghan government two years ago. Wish I could have visited the ruins, but not really into it these days.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1588480[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>KINGDOM OF BACTRIA. </b> <b> Menander I, ca. 155 - 130 BC Chr. </b> Drachma ø 18mm (2.22g). Obv.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, bust in back view with diadem, aegis and spear. Rev.: Karoshti legend, Athena with raised lightning and Aegis standing r., l. in the monogram field. Bop. Series 6 Monogram A[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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