Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Kujula Kadphises Ae Reduced Tetradrachm - Copper Coin, Copper Coin
Ancient India Coins1st half 1st c.
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B29-003- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 6.21 g
- Diameter
- 23 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Unpublished, believed unique. Hermaios-style bust with blundered Greek legend; reverse Hercules; unusual Kharoshthi legend
| Denomination | Reduced Tetradrachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Kujula Kadphises |
| 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
Kujula Kadphises is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.