Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Stater - Diodotos I - Gold Coin, Gold Coin
Ancient India Coinsc. 250 BCE
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Obverse of Diodotos I Gold stater, c. 250 BCE (8.15 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B06-023- Metal
- Gold
- Weight
- 8.15 g
- Diameter
- 17 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- catalog notes this nominally Seleucid issue marks emergence of the Bactrian kingdom.. Bust of Diodotos right / Zeus standing left hurling thunderbolt; Greek legend BASILEOS ANTIOCHOU; wreath and eagle left
| Denomination | Stater |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Diodotos 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.
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
Diodotos I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.