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Demetrios I Copper Tri-Chalkon / Triple Unit, C. 200-185 Bce, Copper Coin

Ancient India Coins200-185 BCE

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Demetrios I Copper Tri-Chalkon / Triple Unit, C. 200-185 Bce, Copper Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Demetrios I Copper tri-chalkon / triple unit, c. 200-185 BCE (11.8 g)

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B06-056

Metal: Copper
Weight: 11.8 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: CI-BAC-B06-056

Denomination	tri-chalkon / Triple Unit
Ruler / Issuer	Demetrios I
Mint	Unattributed ancient mint/region
Rarity	Scarce
Estimated Price Range	₹1,500 – ₹4,000
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 specimen200-185 BCE

This coin’s issue period

Demetrios I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Copper tri-chalkon / triple unit, c. 200-185 BCE. Elephant head right with raised trunk and bell / caduceus, monogram at left; Greek legend BASILEOS DEMETRIOU.