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Hermaeus
c. 90-70 BCE

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.

Billon Tetradrachm of Hermaeus.  c.  90-70 BCE.
Obverse: Bust facing right and legend in greek.
Reverse: Enthroned Zeus and legend in Kharosti script.
Weight: ~   grams.
Reference:  Sear 7737.


 

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RK. November 2, 2002.