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Drachm - Apollodotos I 160 BC - 150 BC
| Copper | 2.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Apollodotus I ('Aπολλόδοτος Α΄ ò Σωτήρ) (186 BC - 160 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.19 g |
| Size | 20 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#125892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Humped bull standing right, Kharoshthi legend on three sides
Script: Kharosthi
Unabridged legend: 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨀𐨤𐨫𐨡𐨟𐨯 𐨟𐨿𐨪𐨟𐨪𐨯
Translation: King Apollodotos the Saviour (Maharajasa Apaladatasa tratarasa)
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin of Apollodotos I from the Indo-Greek Kingdom features a unique blend of Greek and Indian artistic styles, showcasing the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during this period.
