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Stater - Antiochos I - Gold Coin, Gold Coin

Ancient India Coinsc. 270 BCE

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Stater - Antiochos I - Gold Coin, Gold Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Antiochos I Gold stater, c. 270 BCE (8.460000000000001 g)

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Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B06-018

Metal: Gold
Weight: 8.46 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: Ref: MIG 58b. catalog notes obverse test cut and reported find near Karur, suggesting Seleucid-south Indian trade.. Diademed bust of Antiochos right / Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding bow and arrow; Greek legend BASILEOS ANTIOCHOU; Ai-Khanoum monogram

Denomination	Stater
Ruler / Issuer	Antiochos I
Mint	Unattributed ancient mint/region
Rarity	Rare
Estimated Price Range	₹1,00,000 – ₹1,65,000
Era	Ancient India Coins

Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India contextc. 6th–2nd century BCE

Early historic Indian coinage

Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.

India context4th–2nd century BCE

Hellenistic Asia

New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.

World contextc. 3rd century BCE

Indian Ocean exchange

Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.

This specimenc. 270 BCE

This coin’s issue period

Antiochos I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Gold stater, c. 270 BCE. Reference: Ref: MIG 58b. catalog notes obverse test cut and reported find near Karur, suggesting Seleucid-south Indian trade.. Diademed bust of Antiochos right / Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding bow and arrow; Greek legend BASILEOS ANTIOCHOU; Ai-Khanoum monogram.