This coin’s issue period
Pre-Seleucid / Imitation of Athenian owl is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.
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Pre-Seleucid / Imitation Of Athenian Owl Silver Tetradrachm, C. 320 Bce, Silver Coin
Early Medieval India Coinsc. 320 BCE
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Obverse of pre-Seleucid / Imitation of Athenian owl Silver Tetradrachm, c. 320 BCE (16.95 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B06-002- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 16.95 g
- Diameter
- 23 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Imitative issue; catalog notes scholarly disagreement on before/after Alexander and possible Seleucid use of monogram.. Bust of Athena right / owl standing right, crescent and olive sprig behind; Greek legend AΘE
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Pre-Seleucid / Imitation of Athenian owl |
| Mint | Unattributed early-medieval mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Era | Early Medieval India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Pre-Seleucid / Imitation of Athenian owl
The catalogue attribution places this specimen within its regional political and monetary context.
Trade and cultural exchange
Coin designs, metals, standards, and inscriptions often reflect contact between neighbouring regions.