AV Quarter Stater - Menander I

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IssuerIndo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year165 BC - 130 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Stater (5)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
CompositionGold
Weight2.09 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse descriptionHeroic diademed and bare-headed bust of king facing left, seen from behind, holding aegis with Greek legend around
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMENANDROU BASILEWS [SOTHROS?]
(Translation: Great King Menander)
Reverse descriptionAthena facing right, holding aegis on outstretched while hurling thunderbolt with right hand. Monogram on right field with Kharoshthi legend around
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse letteringmaharajasa tratarasa / menamdrasa
(Translation: Great King Menander)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (165 BC - 130 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1508583630
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