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Antimachus I Copper Di-Chalkon, C. 174-165 Bce, Copper Coin

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Antimachus I Copper Di-Chalkon, C. 174-165 Bce, Copper Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of Antimachus I Copper di-chalkon, c. 174-165 BCE (6.54 g)

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B07-032

Metal: Copper
Weight: 6.54 g
Diameter: 24 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: CI-BAC-B07-032

Denomination	di-chalkon
Ruler / Issuer	Antimachus 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 specimen174-165 BCE

This coin’s issue period

Antimachus I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Copper di-chalkon, c. 174-165 BCE. Elephant walking right / winged Nike walking left holding palm branch and wreath; Greek legend BASILEOS ANTIMACHOU; monogram lower right.