Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Menander I, Bronze Half Unit - Copper, Copper Coin
Ancient India CoinsND (No Date)
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-BAC-B10-036- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 1.57 g
- Diameter
- 12 × 12 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MIG 241a, Bop 37A; catalog notes one specimen in British Museum.. Eight-spoke wheel (dharmachakra); reverse palm branch, monogram at right; Kharoshthi legend
| Denomination | 1/2 Unit |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Menander 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.
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
Menander I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.