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Euthydemos I Silver Tetradrachm, C. 220-200 Bce, Silver Coin

Ancient India Coins220-200 BCE

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Euthydemos I Silver Tetradrachm, C. 220-200 Bce, Silver Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Euthydemos I Silver tetradrachm, c. 220-200 BCE (16.51 g)

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Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B06-043

Metal: Silver
Weight: 16.51 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: catalog defines later coinage by die axis around 12 o’clock and older portraits.. Diademed head right / Herakles seated left on rocks; Greek legend BASILEOS EUTHYDEMOU; monogram lower right

Denomination	Tetradrachm
Ruler / Issuer	Euthydemos I
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.

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 specimen220-200 BCE

This coin’s issue period

Euthydemos I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Silver tetradrachm, c. 220-200 BCE. Reference: catalog defines later coinage by die axis around 12 o’clock and older portraits.. Diademed head right / Herakles seated left on rocks; Greek legend BASILEOS EUTHYDEMOU; monogram lower right.