256 - Greek Asia. Persia, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, c. 420-375 BC. AR Siglos. Sardes mint, c. 420-350 BC. Obv. Persian king or hero, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow. Rev. Incuse punch. Carradice Type IVA; BMC Arabia 175-177; Klein 763; SNG Kayhan 1031; GRPC Lydia S28. AR. 5.08 g. 16.50 mm. VF.

257 - Greek Asia. Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdoms. Menander I Soter (155-130 BC). AR Drachm. Obv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ / ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Bust left, diademed, wearing aegis, holding spear. Rev. Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding shield and brandishing thunderbolt. HGC 12 187; Mitchiner 224b. AR. 2.47 g. 17.00 mm. Lightly toned. Minor earthy deposits on reverse. Good VF.

258 - Greek Asia. Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdoms. Menander I Soter (155-130 BC). AR Drachm. Obv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ / ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Karoshti legend. Athena advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to left, monogram. HGC 12 188. AR. 2.46 g. 16.50 mm. A choice example with earthy patina. Good VF.

259 - Oriente Antico. Baktria. Antialkidas (130-120 BC). AR Drachm. Obv. BAΣIΛEΩN NI[KHΦOPOY ANTIAΛKIΔOY]. Draped bust right, wearing kausia. Rev. Zeus enthroned left, holding Nike and sceptre; at his feet, forepart of elephant; beneath throne, monogram; around, Karosthi legend. HGC 12 258; Cf. Mitchiner 277e; Cf. Mitchiner 277 e.. AR. 2.40 g. 16.00 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Slightly off centre reverse. Abount UNC.

260 - Central Asia, Yuezhi. Sapalbizes (Sapadbizes). AR Hemidrachm, late 1st century BC. Obv. CAΠAΛBIZHC. Helmeted and draped bust right. Rev. NANAIA / NANAIA. Lion standing right; crescent and Λ above. HGC 12 516. AR. 1.47 g. 16.00 mm. R. VF.

261 - Central Asia, Yuezhi. Kujula Kadphises (50-90 AD). AR Obol, 'Heraus' type, uncertain mint in Tajikistan. Obv. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. HIAOY KOΠΠANOY. 'Heraios' standing right. Mitchiner 2840-2843. AR. 0.47 g. 12.00 mm. RR. About VF.

262 - Indo-Skythians. Azes (58-12 BC). AE Tetradrachm. Obv. Zebu standing right; monogram above. Rev. Lion standing right; monogram above. HGC 12 657. AE. 13.83 g. 27.00 mm. About VF/VF.

263 - India. Kshaharatas. Viradaman, as Satrap (ca. 234-238). AR Drachm. Obv. Head right, wearing cap; year partially off flan. Rev. Triple-peaked mountain flanked by crescent moon and sun. AR. 1.73 g. 14.00 mm. About VF.

264 - Great Khans. temp. Genghis Khan (602-624 AH / 1206-1227 AD). AE Jital, Qunduz mint, 618H (1221/2 AD). Obv. Inscription in the form of a horse rider. Rev. Bow and arrow. Album 1972. AE. 4.38 g. 22.00 mm. Good VF.

265 - China. Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. Lot of 3 AE cash coins. Good VF.