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Drachma of Menander Icirca 155-130 B.C.

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Silver coin, obverse face showing a helmeted portrait in profile with Greek inscriptions arcing around the rim, patinated silver-gray metal with blue-green oxidation
Ancient silver coin with a standing figure holding a branch and bowl, flanked by a small elephant at lower center, surrounded by Kharosthi script characters around the rim; worn surface with traces of green patina.

Unknown, Drachma of Menander I, circa 155-130 B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Drachma of Menander I
Place Made
India
Date Made
circa 155-130 B.C.
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 11/16 in. (1.75 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart
Accession Number
M.84.110.5
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.1. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1986.