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Demetrios I Copper Hexa-Chalkon / Sextuple Unit, C. 200-185 Bce, Copper Coin

Ancient India Coins200-185 BCE

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B06-055
Metal
Copper
Weight
20.81 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
CI-BAC-B06-055
Denominationhexa-chalkon / Sextuple Unit
Ruler / IssuerDemetrios I
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹1,500 – ₹4,000
EraAncient India Coins
Historical orientation

This coin in its time

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

India context

Early historic Indian coinage

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

India context

Hellenistic Asia

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

World context

Indian Ocean exchange

Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.

This specimen

This coin’s issue period

Demetrios I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Copper hexa-chalkon / sextuple unit, c. 200-185 BCE. Shield with gorgon head / trident, monogram at left; Greek legend BASILEOS DEMETRIOU.