Half Stater - Agathokleia 105 BC - 80 BC

Weight

4.13 g

Diameter

15 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Gold

Shape

Round (irregular)

Edge Type

Plain

Technique

Hammered

Front design

NA

Back design

Ritual Tripod with Monogram and Kharoshti Lettering. Dotted Border.

Year of Minting

105 BC - 80 BC

King

Menander I (Μένανδρος ο Δίκαιος) (160 BC - 135 BC)

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

NA

Context

One of these coins is known to be in private hands, with it unclear as to how many exist and are known (this may in fact be the only one). Issued under the reign of King Menander I and his wife, this is said to be an Indo-Greek Kings. The pattern of the coin is more consistent with the Gold issues of the Indo-Greek King Menander I. Some dating of these coins places them at 105 to 85 BC instead. On coins, Agathokleia has a unique title of Theotropa, a reference to her Divinity, and was believed to be the widow of Menander I Soter, ruling as regent for her son in the territories they held during the division of the Indo-Greek kingdom following Menander's death. It is also possible that Agathokleia was the widow of Nikias or Theophilos, but even this is conjecture. (CNG) Catalogues: Cf. Bopearachchi 32B (for obv. type and control) and 31C (for rev. type and control) unpublished otherwise Also the first half stater found.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Standard circulation

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

Marketplace listings

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