© Sujit
© Sujit
½ Obol - Apollodotus I 174 BC - 165 BC
| Copper | 9.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Apollodotus I ('Aπολλόδοτος Α΄ ò Σωτήρ) (186 BC - 160 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174 BC - 165 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.18 g |
| Size | 24 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#67208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Tripod within dotted border, monogram at right
Script: Kharosthi
Unabridged legend: 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨀𐨤𐨫𐨡𐨟𐨯 𐨟𐨿𐨪𐨟𐨪𐨯
Translation: King Apollodotos the Saviour
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Indian cultural influences. The coin's design includes the Greek goddess Athena on the obverse (front side) and an Indian elephant on the reverse (back side), symbolizing the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Indo-Greek period. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that highlights the rich history and diversity of the ancient Indo-Greek Kingdom.
