MENANDER KING OF BACTRIA Silver Bactrian Drachm coin Start Price USD 350.00 Current Price USD 350.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 23, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 23, 2008 Location Garfield, New Jersey See more about 'MENANDER KING OF BACTRIA Silver Bactrian Drachm coin' Description makedonicus Store KINGS OF BACTRIA (BAKTRIA)     Menander (155-130 B.C.) Silver Bilingual DrachmWeight 2.4 g.  Diameter 17 mm.Obverse: Nice diademed heroically posed bust of Menander left, seen from back, brandishing spear ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ  ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ MENANΔPOY.     Reverse: Athena Alkidemos right, holding shield and thunderbolt; monogram.  MIG 224e, MACW 1793. Menander (Milanda) is the only Hellenistic king celebrated in ancient Indian literature. A noted philosopher, he was one of the two leading characters of a treatise Milindpanha (Questions of Milinda). This book discusses fundamental principles of Buddhist philosophy which is narrated in form of a dialogue between King Milinda and a Buddhist scholar.$350 This coin is 100% guaranteed to be authentic as described. SHIPPING CHARGES  For US customers we base our shipping and handling rates (coins are insured) on the price of the coin according to this table:Total Order             Insured Shipping  $1 -      $99              $5.00   $100 - $499              $10.00$500 - $999              $12.50$1,000 - $1,999         $15.00$2,000 - and up         $20.00Multiple orders can be combined to save on shipping charges. Coins are sent by US Postal Service Insured or Registered mail. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged mail by the US Postal services. If mail is lost or damaged a claim will be filed with USPS and buyer will attain a refund from USPS.  Express mail and Federal Express are also available upon buyer’s request.  For shipments to countries outside United States, taxes, duties, customs and brokerage fees associated with the order will be responsibility of the receiver.  Our customers in Canada can add $5 extra to the above table costs.  If you live outside North America let us know when you want to place your order and we will calculate the shipping cost to your country prior to placing the order. Overseas shipments are sent at buyer's risk unless optional insurance is requested, subject to availability. Customers are advised to provide SPECIFIC instructions on how they want the items described on the customs form. Please be advised that the maximum indemnity on non-US orders is $40. The buyer assumes any additional risk of loss.     RETURN POLICY    All items are guaranteed genuine and authentic as described. Shop with confidence. Any coin may be returned within 7 days of receipt for a full refund minus shipping fees, provided it is in its original condition.  The customer shall bear the cost of returning all items and shall insure them for their full value.    Check out my other items!  Our collection includes coins of the kings of Macedon, the Seleucid kings, the Ptolemaic kings, the Bactrian kings, kings of Thrace, kings of Pergamon.   Be sure to add me to your favorites list!      If you have any other questions please contact us at customerservice@ancientsculpturegallery.com  Place a Bid!