Silver Drachma of Menander I of Bactria, Uncertain value, 155 BCE–130 BCE. 1993.29.46

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Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY - Diademed and draped bust of Menander I to right

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Reverse: Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa - Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 2.46
- Diameter (in mm): 17

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 155 BCE - 130 BCE
Denomination: Drachma
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Menander I of Bactria
- - State: Indo-Greek Kingdoms
- State: Kingdom of Bactria
Geographic
- Place of Production: Uncertain
- Region: Bactria
Reverse
- Symbol (RightField): Bopearachchi Monogram 182 , consists of Π, Η, Δ, and Τ

References

Reference: Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coinage Menander I 16.6
Reference: O.B.7.E

Administrative History

Identifier: 1993.29.46
Lot: 1993.29
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- R.C.Senior 1993

Rights

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

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