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Demetrios II
Chronology of the Indo-Bactrian rulers is based largely
on numismatic evidence. Bactrian coins were imitations of Greek issues,
but they gradually acquired a style of their own. Legend of Indo-Bactrian
coins were inscribed in Greek, Brahmi, and Kharosti scripts.
Silver Tetradrachm of Demetrios II.
Obverse: Draped bust of the King.
Reverse: Athena standing and holding spear in right hand, resting left
on shield;
Legend: BASILEWS on the right, DHMHTRIOS on the left.
Weight: ~16.52 grams.
Reference: Bopearachchi Série 1G, MIG 101g.
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