Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Euthydemos I Silver Drachm, C. 230-220 Bce, Silver Coin
Ancient India Coins230-220 BCE
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Obverse of Euthydemos I Silver drachm, c. 230-220 BCE (4.06 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B06-039- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 4.06 g
- Diameter
- 17 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Plate coin of MIG 86b.. Diademed head right / Herakles seated left on rocks; Greek legend BASILEOS EUTHYDEMOU; monogram upper left
| Denomination | Drachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Euthydemos I |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Euthydemos I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.