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Quarter stater: CM.MC.9721-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Menander I Soter (165/155 BC-130 BC)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

Circa -165 - Circa -130

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18 mm Weight 2.49 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of king. Type left, diademed; wears aegis over left shoulder; right hand thrusting with spear.

  • Text: BA?????????HPo? MENAN?PoY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Pallas, left, holding shield or aegis on left harm; right hand raised to hurl thunderbolt; she wears helmet and long chiton of archaistic style; short plain exergue line.

  • Text: Same as obverse, in kharosthi script; monogram to right.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9721-R
Primary reference Number: 236984
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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