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Silver Diobol, 4Th Century Bce, Silver Coin

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B06-007
Metal
Silver
Weight
0.98 g
Diameter
9 mm
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
catalog notes a specimen was found at Ai-Khanoum.. Forepart of boar facing right / bust of lion facing right
DenominationDiobol
Ruler / IssuerPre-Seleucid / Bactrian
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹5,000 – ₹12,000
EraAncient India Coins
Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India context

Early historic Indian coinage

Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.

India context

Hellenistic Asia

New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.

This specimen

This coin’s issue period

Pre-Seleucid / Bactrian is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

World context

Indian Ocean exchange

Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.

Overview & History

Period: Silver Diobol, 4th century BCE. Reference: catalog notes a specimen was found at Ai-Khanoum.. Forepart of boar facing right / bust of lion facing right.