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Heliokles I
c. 145-130 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.


Silver Drachm of Heliokles I . c. 145 - 130 BCE.
Obverse: Diademed bust with legend BASILEWS.
Reverse: Zeus standing holding thunderbolt with legend in Kharosti script.
Weight: ~2.3 grams.
Reference:  ACW 1903 type.


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