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Bactria: Eucratides II, Silver Coin Tetradrachm, Silver Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Bactria: Eucratides II, Silver tetradrachm (c. 145-140 BCE, 16.78 g)

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B09-007

Metal: Silver
Weight: 16.78 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: CI-BAC-B09-007

Denomination	Tetradrachm
Ruler / Issuer	Eucratides 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.

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 specimen145-140 BCE

This coin’s issue period

Eucratides I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: c. 145-140 BCE. Diademed bust right; reverse nude Apollo standing facing, holding arrow and bow, monogram at lower left; Greek legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ // EYKPATIΔOY.