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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2721
People
Menander I, Indo-Greek (r. c. 155-130 BCE)
Title
Drachm of Menander I Soter of Baktria
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
155 BCE - 130 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Bactria
Period
Hellenistic period, Middle
Culture
Indo-Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/170090

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.44 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
drachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU;

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Bop. 13 O, p.234

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.2721
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: diademed bust of Menander r.
Reverse: [Kharosti inscription]; Athena standing l., holding shield on oustretched l. arm and thunderbolt in r.; symbol to r.

Verification Level

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