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Pantaleon Silver Tetradrachm, C. 185-180 Bce, Silver Coin

Ancient India Coins185-180 BCE

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B07-008
Metal
Silver
Weight
16.11 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
catalog calls this one of the great rarities of the Bactrian series.. Diademed head right / Zeus enthroned left holding sceptre and Hecate with flaming torches; Greek legend BASILEOS PANTALEONTOS; monogram lower left
DenominationTetradrachm
Ruler / IssuerPantaleon
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹5,000 – ₹12,000
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

Pantaleon is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Silver tetradrachm, c. 185-180 BCE. Reference: catalog calls this one of the great rarities of the Bactrian series.. Diademed head right / Zeus enthroned left holding sceptre and Hecate with flaming torches; Greek legend BASILEOS PANTALEONTOS; monogram lower left.