Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Menander II, Silver Coin Drachm, Silver Coin
Ancient India CoinsND (No Date)
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B16-010- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 1.64 g
- Diameter
- 17 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MIG 228 var, Bop 1 var. Bare-headed diademed bust right; reverse Winged Nike standing right with palm and diadem
| Denomination | Drachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Menander II |
| 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 II is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.