Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Bactria: Demetrios II, Silver Coin Drachm, Silver Coin
Ancient India Coins175-170 BCE
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Obverse of Bactria: Demetrios II, Silver drachm (c. 175-170 BCE, 3.97 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B08-002- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 3.97 g
- Diameter
- Unspecified
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Photo courtesy CNG.. Diademed head of king right wearing elephant-scalp headdress; reverse nude Herakles standing facing, holding club and lion skin, crowning himself; Greek legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY; monogram in lower left field
| Denomination | Drachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Demetrios II |
| 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.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Demetrios II is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.