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Scythian: Heliocles Imitation, Ae Tetradrachm - Copper, Copper Coin

Ancient India Coins130 BCE

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Scythian: Heliocles Imitation, Ae Tetradrachm - Copper, Copper Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Scythian: Heliocles imitation, AE tetradrachm - Copper (130 BCE, 13.65 g)

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Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B09-019

Metal: Copper
Weight: 13.65 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: catalog notes imitations become steadily cruder.. Diademed bust right; reverse radiate Zeus standing; blundered Heliocles legend

Denomination	Tetradrachm
Ruler / Issuer	Heliocles imitation
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 specimen130 BCE

This coin’s issue period

Heliocles imitation is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: c. after 130 BCE. Reference: catalog notes imitations become steadily cruder.. Diademed bust right; reverse radiate Zeus standing; blundered Heliocles legend.