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Indo-Greek: Apollodotus I, Silver Coin Attic Weight Hemidrachm, Silver Coin

Ancient India Coins174-165 BCE

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Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B09-025
Metal
Silver
Weight
1.74 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
CI-BAC-B09-025
DenominationHemidrachm
Ruler / IssuerApollodotus I
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹5,000 – ₹12,000
EraAncient India Coins
Historical orientation

This coin in its time

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

India context

Early historic Indian coinage

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

India context

Hellenistic Asia

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

World context

Indian Ocean exchange

Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.

This specimen

This coin’s issue period

Apollodotus I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: c. 174-165 BCE. Elephant walking right with Greek legend; reverse humped bull walking right with Kharoshthi legend maharajasa apaladatasa tratarasa.