Drachm - Menander I, India (ancient)

Drachm - Menander I, India (ancient), 155 BC - 130 BC obverse imageDrachm - Menander I, India (ancient), 155 BC - 130 BC reverse image
Drachm - Menander I coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    India (ancient) flagIndia (ancient)
  • Years of Minting:
    155 BC - 130 BC
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    n/a
Drachm - Menander I Reference Price

Reference Price

$220.00-$240.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Drachm - Menander I Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Seen from in front, Athena Alkidemos standing right, holding aegis on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, monogram at right, discontinuous Kharoshthi legend around

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Diademed, bare-headed bust of king left, seen from behind, holding spear in right hand, discontinuous Greek legend around

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

Drachm - Menander I Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY

Reverse:

Drachm - Menander I Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

Drachm - Menander I sizes
  • Weight:2.2 g
  • Diameter:17 mm
  • Thickness:1.9 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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