Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Menander I, Silver Coin Tetradrachm
Indian Standard , Silver CoinAncient India CoinsND (No Date)
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Obverse of Menander I, Silver tetradrachm (Indian standard) (9.779999999999999 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B10-007- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 9.78 g
- Diameter
- 24 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MIG 219b, Bop 8A. Diademed bare-headed bust left with spear; reverse Athena seen from behind holding horizontal shield and thunderbolt; monogram at right; Kharoshthi legend
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Menander I |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Menander I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.