Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Hippostratos, Ae 6-Chalkoi/Sextuple - Copper, Copper Coin
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Obverse of Hippostratos, AE 6-chalkoi/sextuple - Copper (Hippostratos, AE 6-chalkoi/sextuple, 11.71 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B22-010- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 11.71 g
- Diameter
- 26 × 26 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MIG 449a, Bop 10A. Zeus-Mithra enthroned; reverse horse standing left
| Denomination | Hippostratos |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Hippostratos |
| 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.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Hippostratos is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.