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Indo-Greek: Eucratides I, Ae Double

Nike Reverse - Copper, Copper Coin

Ancient India Coins171-145 BCE

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Indo-Greek: Eucratides I, Ae Double (Nike Reverse) - Copper, Copper Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Indo-Greek: Eucratides I, AE double (Nike reverse) - Copper (c. 171-145 BCE, 4.02 g)

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B08-033

Metal: Copper
Weight: 4.02 g
Diameter: 18 × 17 mm
Shape: Square
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: CI-BAC-B08-033

Denomination	Double
Ruler / Issuer	Eucratides I
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 specimen171-145 BCE

This coin’s issue period

Eucratides I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: c. 171-145 BCE. Helmeted and diademed bust right; reverse Winged Nike standing left holding wreath and palm; Kharoshthi legend includes rajatirajasa (“king of kings”).