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Ruler: Menander I Soter (165/155 BC-130 BC)
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection; bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, iv.1991, for $75.00.
Image(height): 17.42 mm
Image(width): 17.42 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
Uncertain -165 BCE - -130 BCE
Object composed of silver Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 2.41 g
Inscription present: Diademed bust of Menander right
Inscription present: Athena Alkidemos standing left with shield hurling thunderbolt, complex monogram in field at lower right
Accession number: CM.6527-2007
Primary reference Number: 166090
SNG: ANS ix.791
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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Accession Number: CM.LK.5664-R
Accession Number: CM.3947-2007
Accession Number: CM.LK.5665-R
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