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Tetradrachm - Menander I 155 BC - 130 BC
| Silver | 16.84 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Menander I (Μένανδρος ο Δίκαιος) (160 BC - 135 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155 BC - 130 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.84 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#316741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
BAΣIΛEYΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ
MENANΔPOY
Lettering: Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing shield on left arm, decorated with aegis, and thunderbolt in right hand; monogram to inner left
Interesting fact
The Indo-Greek Kingdom, which issued the Tetradrachm - Menander I coin, was a unique cultural blend of Greek and Indian influences. The kingdom was established by Greek colonizers who came to India in the 4th century BC and merged their culture with the existing Indian culture, creating a distinctive art, architecture, and currency. The Tetradrachm - Menander I coin is a representation of this blend, featuring Greek-style imagery and inscriptions on one side and Indian-style symbols and scripts on the other. This fusion of cultures is a fascinating aspect of history and highlights the diversity and adaptability of human societies.
