Accession No

TEMP.03258


Description

Indo-Greek silver drachim of Menander I. Obverse: Bust of King helmeted and legend in Greek. Reverse: Pallas left holding aegis in left and holding thunderbolt with right hand, monogram.


Place

Asia; South Asia


Period

160-140 BC


Source


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

TEMP.03258


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Silver


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Physical description)
Indo-Greek silver drachim of Menander I. Obverse: Bust of King helmeted and legend in Greek. Reverse: Pallas left holding aegis in left and holding thunderbolt with right hand, monogram.
Event Date
Author: Lily Pencliffe


Description (Inscription)
Legend on obverse: ΒAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHOPOΣ MENANΔPOΥ
'basileos soteoros menandrou'
Event Date 20/12/2024
Author: Lily Pencliffe


FM:322638

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