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Forgery Of Demetrius III Bronze Quadruple - Copper, Copper Coin

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Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B14-010
Metal
Copper
Weight
5.4 g
Diameter
17 × 19 mm
Shape
Square
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
catalog flags as forgery; low weight, carving traces and misspelling
DenominationForgery Of Demetrius III Quadruple
Ruler / IssuerFORGERY of Demetrius III
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

FORGERY of Demetrius III is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Reference: catalog flags as forgery; low weight, carving traces and misspelling..