The paper discusses the so-called Porus medallions associated with the military campaign of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) in northern India, and specifically with the battle of the Hydaspes in the early Summer of 326 BC. At the present time, three types of silver medallion (of coin weight) and a unique gold medallion are known. We assess the propaganda message, and the doubts concerning the authenticity of some of these types
Michael Habicht, Galassi, {.M., Elena Varotto, Chugg, {.M. (2018). The so-called Porus medallions of Alexander the Great: crucial historical numismatic objects or clever counterfeits?. JOURNAL OF THE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, 29, 24-50.
The so-called Porus medallions of Alexander the Great: crucial historical numismatic objects or clever counterfeits?
Elena Varotto
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2018-01-01
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The paper discusses the so-called Porus medallions associated with the military campaign of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) in northern India, and specifically with the battle of the Hydaspes in the early Summer of 326 BC. At the present time, three types of silver medallion (of coin weight) and a unique gold medallion are known. We assess the propaganda message, and the doubts concerning the authenticity of some of these types
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