Bronze Quadruple- Menander I
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Features
| Issuer |
Indo-Greek Kingdom
(India (ancient))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Menander I (Μένανδρος ο Δίκαιος) (160 BC - 135 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 90 BC - 85 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Copper (90 a 85 BC) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Size | 20 × 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 518098 |
| References | MIG# 243c Michael Mitchiner. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (9 volumes). Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France. |
Obverse
Helmeted bust of Athena to right
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY
Unabridged legend: Basileou Menanderou Soter
Translation: Of King Menander the Savior
Reverse
Winged Nike standing right, holding wreath and palm
Script: Kharosthi
Unabridged legend:
maharajasa tratarasa
menamdrasa
Translation: Of King Menander the Savior
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (90 BC - 85 BC) | |||||||||||||||
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