Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Apollodotus II, Silver Coin Drachm - Var. 008, Silver Coin
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Obverse of Apollodotus II, Silver drachm (Apollodotus II, Silver drachm, 2.24 g) - Var. 008Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B21-008- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 2.24 g
- Diameter
- 17 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MIG 425l, Bop 1E. Bare-headed bust right; reverse Athena Alkidemos seen from behind with aegis and thunderbolt
| Denomination | Drachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Apollodotus 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
Apollodotus II is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.