Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
Community Suggested — Needs Review
Bactria: Eucratides I, Gold 20-Stater, Gold Coin
Ancient India Coins171-145 BCE
Hover to inspect · Click for full screenObverse1 of 2
Obverse of Bactria: Eucratides I, Gold 20-stater (c. 171-145 BCE, 169.2 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B08-009- Metal
- Gold
- Weight
- 169.2 g
- Diameter
- 58 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Photo credits to Wikipedia/Osmund Bopearachchi; catalog calls it one of the most famous ancient coins.. Helmeted and diademed bust right; reverse Dioscuri riding right; Greek legend of Great King Eucratides
| Denomination | 20-stater |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Eucratides I |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,65,000 |
| 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
Eucratides I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.