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Eukratides I
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 Eukratides I.
Obverse: Helmeted and draped bust of the King.
Reverse: Dioskouroi on rearing horses holding spears.
Legend: BASILEWS MEGALOU EUKRATIDOU.
Weight: ~17 grams.
Reference: Bopearachchi Série 6W; SNG ANS 469; MIG 177f.
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