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Menander II
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Menander II Dikaios may have been an Indo-Greek King who ruled in the areas of Arachosia and Gandhara in the north of modern Pakistan. However, since he is entirely known through his coins, this may h
Portrait of Menander II.
Portrait of Menander II.
Silver Drachm of Menander II. The obverse with the diademed king, wearing aegis, and brandishing a spear. The Greek legend reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΜΕΝ
Silver Drachm of Menander II. The obverse with the diademed king, wearing aegis, and brandishing a spear. The Greek legend reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Basileōs Dikaiou Menandrou, "Of King Menander the Just". The reverse shows Zeus Nikephoros, and the eight-spoked wheel of Dharma. The Kharoshthi legend reads: Maharajasa Dharmikasa Menadrasa, "Of King Menander, the Follower of the Dharma".
Coin of Menander II. The obverse shows the King wearing a decorated helmet and diadem, with the Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Basileōs Dik
Coin of Menander II. The obverse shows the King wearing a decorated helmet and diadem, with the Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Basileōs Dikaiou Menandrou, "Of King Menander the Just". The reverse shows the winged goddess Nike holding a wreath. The Kharoshthi legend reads Maharajasa Dharmikasa Menadrasa, "Of King Menander, the Follower of the Dharma".
Menander II as a spearholder.
Menander II as a spearholder.
Menander I
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Menander I Soter, sometimes called Menander the Great, was an Indo-Greek king who administered a large territory in the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia. Menander is no
Menander II
…in the north of modern Pakistan. However, since he is entirely known through his coins, this may have just been a separate set of coins issued by Menander I with a different epithet. Bopearachchi has suggested that Menander II reigned c. 90–85 BC, where as R. C. Senior has suggested c. 65 BC. In that case…
Portrait of Menander I Soter, from his coinage
Portrait of Menander I Soter, from his coinage
Attic Tetradrachm of Menander I in Greco-Bactrian style (Alexandria-Kapisa mint). Obv: Menander throwing a spear. Rev: Athena with thunderbolt. Greek
Attic Tetradrachm of Menander I in Greco-Bactrian style (Alexandria-Kapisa mint). Obv: Menander throwing a spear. Rev: Athena with thunderbolt. Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ (BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU), "Of King Menander, the Saviour".
2. Silver drachm of Menander I (155-130 BC). Obv: Greek legend, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ (BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU) lit. "Of Saviour King Menander
2. Silver drachm of Menander I (155-130 BC). Obv: Greek legend, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ (BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU) lit. "Of Saviour King Menander". Rev: Kharosthi legend: MAHARAJASA TRATARASA MENAMDRASA "Saviour King Menander". Athena advancing right, with thunderbolt and shield. Taxila mint mark.
Another silver drachm of Menander I, dated circa 160-145 BC. Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ ('of King Menander the Saviour'), heroic bust of Mena
Another silver drachm of Menander I, dated circa 160-145 BC. Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ ('of King Menander the Saviour'), heroic bust of Menander, viewed from behind, head turned to the left; Reverse: Athena standing right, brandishing thunderbolt and holding aegis, Karosthi legend around, monogram in field to left. Reference: Sear 7604.