Tri-Chalkon - Gondophares - 12 BC-130 AD Province of Chach
| Billon | 6.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Indo-Parthian Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Gondophares I (Γονδοφαρης) (19-46) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 42-55 |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm (12 BC-225 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 6.36 g |
| Size | 19 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#82362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gondopharan Symbol
Lettering:
MAHARAJA RAJA
RAJASA
MAHATASA
GUDAPHARASA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Indian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Gondophares, the Indo-Parthian king, wearing a Greek-style crown, while the reverse side shows a representation of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Indo-Parthian period.