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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 tetradracham of Hippostatos c. 65-55 BCE.
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust and legend BASILEWS
MEGALOU SWTHROS IPPOSTRATOU in greek.
Reverse: Helmeted horseman on a prancing horse with a
monogram and legend in Kharosti script.
Weight: ~ 9.50 grams.
Reference: Bopearachchi Série 5, Mitchiner
443c
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