Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Sapalbizes Copper Chalkous, Copper Coin
Ancient India Coinsc. 20 BCE
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Obverse of Sapalbizes Copper chalkous (c. 20 BCE, 1.95 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B27-007- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 1.95 g
- Diameter
- 16 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Rtveladze 19. Helmeted bust right; reverse lion standing right with hill-and-crescent tamgha above
| Denomination | Chalkous |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Sapalbizes |
| 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
Sapalbizes is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.