Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Dionysios, Ae Obol/Octuple - Copper, Copper Coin
Ancient India CoinsND (No Date)
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B22-012- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 15.89 g
- Diameter
- 23 × 24 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MIG 455b, Bop 3E. Apollo standing right with arrow; reverse tripod with Kharoshthi letters
| Denomination | Obol / Octuple |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Dionysios |
| 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
Dionysios is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.