Menander - Can I have your opinion on whether this coin is any good, please?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Aug 6, 2016.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    It has often been said that if one is in doubt that he/she should ask the membership their opinion. This I am doing.
    I recently purchased this coin, in with a bunch of others, as :
    INDO GREEK - MENANDER
    I have no idea if it is genuine or not. Can any member tell me more about this coin, please?
    ANCIENT INDIA - INDO GREEK - MENANDER - KINGS POTRATE - RAREST SILVER COIN.JPG ANCIENT INDIA - INDO GREEK - MENANDER - KINGS POTRATE - RAREST SILVER COIN a.JPG
     
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  3. THCoins

    THCoins Well-Known Member

    Not Menander, but Apollodotus II.
    The compression on your photo is quite strong. That makes it totally impossible to judge whether this specimen is genuine or not. However, this should not be an expensive coin, and massive quantities of these in lower quality (and likely also struck posthumously to the reign of Apollodotus) are known. So you are likely OK.
    Here one in a bit better quality:
    ApollodotusIIDrachmW.jpg
     
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  4. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    It looks like it has a bit of wear, I think if it was forged they would have a bit more detail so it would sell easy, I think you have a genuine coin with some good honest wear. Nice coin Topcat7.
     
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  5. KIWITI

    KIWITI Well-Known Member

    Looks OK, just weared...
     
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  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    looks ok to me as well TC...but the picture is a bit blurry..so not 100% sure.
     
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  7. Magnus Maximus

    Magnus Maximus Dulce et Decorum est....

    I have seen that seller before on eBay, I think he checks out okay. Your coin looks okay aswell.
     
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  8. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Thank-you, everyone - esp. THCoins, (for putting me on the right track).
    I feel better for your opinions. When the 'bunch' arrives I shall put them up for comment.
    Thank-you, again.
     
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  9. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    One of my favorite coins is my Menander tetradrachm. One of my favorite books is the Milindapanha.

    Asia,
    Kyber Pass, Pushkalavati
    Indo-Greek Kingdom
    House of Euthydemus
    Menander I Soter (Milinda Panha) (r.BC 155-130)
    AR Tetradrachm 26.5 mm x 9.63 grams.
    Obverse: Diademed bust of Menander right. Greek Legend -BASILEWS SWTHROS MENANDPOY
    Reverse: Athena Alkidemos (as protector of the city) Advancing left with thunderbolt and Gorgon faced shield. Monograms Left and Right Fields; Kharosthi Legend-MAHARAJA TRATASA MENADRASA
    Ref: SNG ANS 764-767. Bopearachchi 12A; Mitchiner ACW #1766
    Note: Large denomination. Scarce. Ancient King of Religious and Historical significance.

    MenanderReshoot1.jpg
     
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