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Physical specifications

CI-DYN-B21-014
Metal
Copper
Weight
4.02 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Square
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
MIG 435a, Bop 9A. Apollo within square frame; reverse tripod with Kharoshthi letters
Denomination2 Unit
Ruler / IssuerApollodotus II
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 II is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Apollodotus II, AE double unit. Reference: MIG 435a, Bop 9A. Apollo within square frame; reverse tripod with Kharoshthi letters.