Menander Square Copper Coin Indo-Greek / Greco-Bactrian ?

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dd27 Pillar of the Community United States 666 Posts	Posted 02/12/2017 01:09 am I bought this coin as a gift for a history buff. Does the description (below) seem accurate? I paid $17 for it - seem fair? Thank you! It is described as: Quote: Bactria Menander 160-145 BC Æ Square Chalkon O. Elephant head rt. R. Club Mitchener 240a It measures about 15mm X 15mm. I don't have a scale to weigh it. As background, I read an article on Wikipedia, Indo-Greek Kingdom, and looked at some coins on the Classical Numismatic Group website, such as: KINGS of BAKTRIA. Menander I. Circa 165/155-130 BC. Æ Unit (19x17mm, 11.15 g, 12h), which seems similar, although in much better condition. I appreciate your insights. :O) ~ Mark * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by dd27 02/12/2017 01:11 am Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/12/2017 02:06 am The coin is up side down but the description is correct. Report this Post to the Staff
Biedercoins Pillar of the Community United States 1608 Posts	Posted 02/12/2017 08:50 am Very cool! I love Menander; most quoted in my college Greek lessons. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/12/2017 09:55 am This is closer to yours than the CNG example you linked to (which had the whole elephant, rather than just the head): https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=l...=782&lot=148 Report this Post to the Staff
dd27 Pillar of the Community United States 666 Posts	Posted 02/12/2017 10:43 am Y'all are awesome! Thank you very much, Mark Report this Post to the Staff
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