Silver Drachma of Menander I of Bactria, Uncertain value, 155 BCE–130 BCE. 1975.40.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1975.40.2

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Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ - Diademed bust of Menander left, aegis over left shoulder, seen from behind, brandishing spear in right hand
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Reverse: Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa - Athena Alkidemos standing facing, head right, hurling thunderbolt and holding aegis in outstretched left hand

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.45

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1975.40.2
  • Lot: 1975.40
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • G. C. Miles, 8 Nov. 1974; New New Delhi, 1945

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States