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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2723
People
Menander I, Indo-Greek (r. c. 155-130 BCE)
Title
Drachm of Menander I Soter of Baktria
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
160 BCE-145 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Bactria
Period
Hellenistic period, Middle
Culture
Graeco-Bactrian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/170165

Physical Descriptions

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

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Bop Series 7B p 227

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
1.1965.2723
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: diademed bust of Menander, thrusting javelin l.
Rev.: [Kharosti inscription]; Athena Alkidemos standing l., holding shielf on outstretched l. arm, hurling thunderbolt with r.

Verification Level

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