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Stater - Eucratides I - Gold Coin, Gold Coin

Ancient India Coins171-145 BCE

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Physical specifications

CI-BAC-B08-010
Metal
Gold
Weight
8.47 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
CI-BAC-B08-010
DenominationStater
Ruler / IssuerEucratides I
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityRare
Estimated Price Range₹1,00,000 – ₹1,65,000
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

Eucratides I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: c. 171-145 BCE. Helmeted and diademed bust right; reverse Dioscuri on horses; Greek legend of Great King Eucratides.