Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Seleucid / Seleucos I With Viceroy Antiochos Silver Tetradrachm, After 293 Bce, Silver Coin
Ancient India Coins293 BCE
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Obverse of Seleucid / Seleucos I with viceroy Antiochos Silver Tetradrachm, after 293 BCE (16.83 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B06-014- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 16.83 g
- Diameter
- 26 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- catalog explains these joint-name coins followed Antiochos becoming viceroy in Bactria.. Bust of Hercules right in lion skin / Zeus enthroned left holding sceptre and eagle; Greek legend BASILEOS ANTIOCHOU SELEUKOU
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Seleucid / Seleucos I with viceroy Antiochos |
| 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.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Seleucid / Seleucos I with viceroy Antiochos is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.