Drachm - Menander II Nike advancing, monogram left
Features
| Issuer |
Indo-Greek Kingdom
(India (ancient))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Menander II (Μένανδρος Β΄ της Ινδίας) (90 BC - 85 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 90 BC - 85 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 571467 |
| References | HGC 12# 371 Oliver D. Hoover; 2013. Handbook of Coins of Baktria and Ancient India / Volume 12: Including Sogdiana, Margiana, Areia, and the Indo-Greek, Indo-Skythian, and Native Indian States South of the Hindu Kush: Fifth Century BC to First Century AD. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States / London, United Kingdom. Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France. |
Obverse
Diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right; helmet covered with scales
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔIKAIOY MENANΔPOY
Unabridged legend: Basileos Dikaiou Menandrou
Translation: of King Menander
Reverse
Nike, nimbate, advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond; monogram to left.
Script: Kharosthi
Unabridged legend: Maharajasa dhramikasa Menamdrasa
Translation: of the great king Theophilus the defender of righteousness
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (90 BC - 85 BC) | |||||||||||||||
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