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Vonones And Spalahores, Ae Hemi-Obol - Copper, Copper Coin

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Physical specifications

CI-DYN-B24-009
Metal
Copper
Weight
8.52 g
Diameter
20 × 24 mm
Shape
Square
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
MIG 683b, Sen 66.2. Herakles standing facing; reverse Pallas Athena standing left
DenominationHemi-obol
Ruler / IssuerVonones and Spalahores
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

Vonones and Spalahores is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Vonones and Spalahores, AE hemi-obol. Reference: MIG 683b, Sen 66.2. Herakles standing facing; reverse Pallas Athena standing left.