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Cupro-Nickel Dichalkon / Double Unit, C. 185-170 Bce - Copper, Copper Coin

Ancient India Coins185-170 BCE

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Cupro-Nickel Dichalkon / Double Unit, C. 185-170 Bce - Copper, Copper Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Cupro-nickel dichalkon / double unit, c. 185-170 BCE - Copper (7.44 g)

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B07-016

Metal: Copper
Weight: 7.44 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: CI-BAC-B07-016

Denomination	Dichalkon / 2 Unit
Ruler / Issuer	Cupro-nickel dichalkon / double
Mint	Unattributed ancient mint/region
Rarity	Scarce
Estimated Price Range	₹1,500 – ₹4,000
Era	Ancient India Coins

Historical orientation

This coin in its time

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

India contextc. 6th–2nd century BCE

Early historic Indian coinage

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

India context4th–2nd century BCE

Hellenistic Asia

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

World contextc. 3rd century BCE

Indian Ocean exchange

Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.

This specimen185-170 BCE

This coin’s issue period

Cupro-nickel dichalkon / double is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Cupro-nickel dichalkon / double unit, c. 185-170 BCE. Laureate head of Dionysos right / panther standing right with raised paw, grape vine before; Greek legend BASILEOS AGATHOKLEOUS; monogram in exergue.