© Sujit
© Sujit
Dichalkon - Menander I 160 BC - 145 BC
| Copper | 1.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Menander I (Μένανδρος ο Δίκαιος) (160 BC - 135 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160 BC - 145 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Size | 14 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#84256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Club, monogram at right
Lettering: Kharoshthi legend on three sides: maharajasa tratarasa menamdrasa
Edge
Plain
Comment
Similar to a standard Menander coin but weight is almost half of the standard 2.5 - 3 grams range.Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin of Menander I, made of copper and weighing 1.26g, is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Indian designs. The obverse side depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows a seated Indian deity, possibly Lord Shiva. This fusion of cultures reflects the Indo-Greek Kingdom's rich history of cultural exchange and syncretism.
