Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Bactria: Plato, Silver Coin Tetradrachm, Silver Coin
Ancient India Coins145-140 BCE
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Obverse of Bactria: Plato, Silver tetradrachm (c. 145-140 BCE, 16.92 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B09-001- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 16.92 g
- Diameter
- Unspecified
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MIG 198a, Bop 1A; photo courtesy CNG.. Diademed bust right; reverse Helios radiate, standing in quadriga facing, holding spear; legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ EΠIΦANOYΣ // ΠΛATΩNOΣ
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Plato |
| 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
Plato is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.