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ID: |
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74000461 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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| Type: |
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Ancient East |
| Region: |
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GRAECO-BACTRIAN & INDO-GREEK |
| Issuer: |
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Menander II |
| Date Ruled: |
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Circa 65 BC
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| Metal: |
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Silver |
| Denomination: |
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Drachm |
| Weight: |
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2.41 g |
| Die Axis: |
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12 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ |
| Obverse Description: |
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Diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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maharajasa dhramikasa menamdrasa |
| Reverse Description: |
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Karosthi, Nike, nimbate, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand, cradling palm frond in left arm; monogram to left |
| Primary Reference: |
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Bopearachchi Série 02B |
| Reference2: |
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cf. SNG ANS 1270/1269 (obv./rev.) |
| Reference3: |
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MIG Type 229b (Menander I) |
| Reference4: |
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MACW - |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=96874 |
| Notes: |
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Sale: Triton X, Lot: 461 Very rare, Bopearachchi records only one example, in the BM. |
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