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Euthydemos II Ae Tri-Chalkon / Triple Unit, C. 185-180 Bce - Copper, Copper Coin

Ancient India Coins185-180 BCE

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B07-004
Metal
Copper
Weight
11.89 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
CI-BAC-B07-004
Denominationtri-chalkon / Triple Unit
Ruler / IssuerEuthydemos II
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹1,500 – ₹4,000
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.

World context

Indian Ocean exchange

Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.

This specimen

This coin’s issue period

Euthydemos II is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: AE tri-chalkon / triple unit, c. 185-180 BCE. Laureate head of Apollo right / tripod; Greek legend BASILEOS EUTHYDEMOU; monogram lower left.