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Antialcidas
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 Drachm of Antialkidas.
c. 115-95 BCE.
Obverse: Diademed bust wearing a kausia and
legend in greek.
Reverse: Enthroned Zeus
holding Nike, facing left with an elephant on his side and legend
in Kharosti script.
Weight: ~2.4 grams.
Reference: Bopearachchi Série 13D;
SNG ANS 1098.
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