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Indo-Greek: Apollodotus I, Ae Single Or Di-Chalkon - Copper, Copper Coin

Ancient India Coins174-165 BCE

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Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B09-029
Metal
Copper
Weight
5.48 g
Diameter
17 × 18 mm
Shape
Square
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
catalog notes lighter bronze coins are rare.. Apollo standing with arrow and bow; reverse tripod; Kharoshthi legend on three sides
DenominationIndo-Greek: Apollodotus I
Ruler / IssuerApollodotus I
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹1,500 – ₹4,000
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. Reference: catalog notes lighter bronze coins are rare.. Apollo standing with arrow and bow; reverse tripod; Kharoshthi legend on three sides.