Diodotos II
c. 250-230 BCE

Around 250 BCE Diodotus or his son Diodotus II, the Seleucid satrap of Bactria, rebelled and set up an independent kingdom.

Silver Tetradrachm of Diodotos II. c. 250-230 BCE.
Obverse: Head of Diodotos II.
Reverse: Zeus striding with aegis and thunderbolt, wreath and eagle at feet.
Weight: 16.47g
Reference: S7511var. MIG 74e.