Tetradrachm - Menander I

€463,311.00
IssuerIndo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year160 BC - 130 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.78 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#15B , SNG ANS 9#850-3
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust right within bead-and-reel border
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringβασιλεωσ σωτηποσ μενανδρου
(Translation: King Menander the Victorious)
Reverse descriptionAthena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing shield on left arm, decorated with aegis, and thunderbolt in right hand; monogram to inner left with kharoshtu script and symbols around.
Reverse scriptGreek, Kharosthi
Reverse letteringσ μο
Edge
Mint
MintageND (160 BC - 130 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6463866920
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