Tetradrachm - Menander I Heroic Bust

€466,918.00
IssuerIndo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year160 BC - 130 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
CompositionSilver
Weight13.03 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse descriptionHeroic helmeted and diademed bust left, seen from rear, nude but for aegis on shoulder.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionAthena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing shield and decorated with aegis with thunderbolt in right hand. Monogram to inner left with Greek lettering around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringβασιλεωσ σωτηποσ μενανδρου
(Translation: Great King Menander)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (160 BC - 130 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2205497580
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