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Strato II
c.  25-10 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 dracham of Strato II  c. 25-10 BCE.
Obverse: Diademed bust facing right and legend in greek.
Reverse: Standing Athena and legend in Kharosti script.
Weight: ~ 2.3  grams.
Reference:  Bopearachchi Série 6 , Mitchiner 473a.


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RK. November 2, 2002.