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Physical specifications

CI-DYN-B24-003
Metal
Copper
Weight
9.7 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Square
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
MIG 707, Senior 5.1. Elephant head right with raised trunk; reverse caduceus and Greek legend
Denominationhemi-obol
Ruler / IssuerMaues
MintUnattributed ancient mint/region
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹1,500 – ₹4,000
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

Maues is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Maues, AE hemi-obol. Reference: MIG 707, Senior 5.1. Elephant head right with raised trunk; reverse caduceus and Greek legend.