Coin Details
Country:
Indo-Greek
Dynasty:
Indo-Greek
Ruler:
Menander I(160BC - 130BC)
Composition:
Silver
Description
Obverse
Diademed, bare-headed bust of king left, seen from behind, holding spear in right hand, discontinuous Greek legend around
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY
Reverse
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
Translation: maharajasa tratarasa / menamdrasa
Exquisite
Value Drachm (1) Currency Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) Composition Silver Weight 2.2 g Diameter 17 mm Thickness 1.9 mm Shape Round (irregular) Technique Hammered Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized Yes Number N#287012