Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Pre-Seleucid / Alexander The Great ? Silver Tetradrachm Or Di-Shekel, C. 328 Bce, Silver Coin
Ancient India Coinsc. 328 BCE
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Obverse of pre-Seleucid / Alexander the Great ? Silver Tetradrachm or Di-shekel, c. 328 BCE (10.85 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B06-001- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 10.85 g
- Diameter
- 22-25 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Ref: MIG 22. catalog notes Mitchiner attributed this very rare type to Alexander in Bactria, possibly celebrating victory over Porus.. Alexander ? standing right in Persian dress with Indian long-bow / elephant right
| Denomination | Tetradrachm Or di-shekel |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Pre-Seleucid / Alexander the Great |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| 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.
This coin’s issue period
Pre-Seleucid / Alexander the Great is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.