Indo-Greek Bronze Coin

This rare Indo-Greek bronze coin features an intricately cast image of a warrior deity, possibly symbolizing protection and victory in early South Asian kingdoms. The obverse showcases a finely detailed standing figure, while the reverse depicts a divine icon in a commanding posture, characteristic of Hellenistic influences merging with early Indian artistry.

Dating back to approximately 2nd–1st century BCE, this coin represents the rich syncretism of Greek and indigenous cultures following Alexander the Great’s expansion into the Indian subcontinent. It bears testimony to the early spread of coinage as a medium of trade, authority, and religious iconography in ancient South Asia.

• Material: Bronze

• Era: Indo-Greek Kingdom (circa 2nd–1st century BCE)

• Significance: Showcases Hellenistic and early Indian cultural fusion

• Keywords: Ancient South Asian coin, Indo-Greek bronze coin, warrior deity coin, early Indian coinage, Hellenistic influence.