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Drachm - Apollodotus I 175 BC - 165 BC
| Silver | 2.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Apollodotus I ('Aπολλόδοτος Α΄ ò Σωτήρ) (186 BC - 160 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 165 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.38 g |
| Size | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#199315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Zebu (humped bull) standing right, Karosthi legend around, monogram 'A' below.
Script: Kharosthi
Unabridged legend: 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨀𐨤𐨫𐨡𐨟𐨯 𐨟𐨿𐨪𐨟𐨪𐨯
Translation: Of king Apollodos the Saviour
Edge
Plain
Comment
SG# 7592; MACW # 1754Other mintmark:
Source: Sujit
Interesting fact
The Indo-Greek Kingdom, which issued the Drachm - Apollodotus I coin, was a unique cultural blend of Greek and Indian influences. The kingdom was established by Greek colonizers who came to India in the 4th century BC and merged with the local Indian culture. This fusion of cultures is reflected in the coin's design, which features Greek-style imagery and inscriptions alongside Indian symbols and languages. The coin itself is a symbol of the rich cultural exchange that took place during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (175 BC - 165 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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