Bactria: Demetrios II, Silver drachm obverse
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Bactria: Demetrios II, Silver drachm reverse
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Bactria: Demetrios II, Silver drachm

Ancient India Coinsc. 175-170 BCE

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EraAncient India Coins
DenominationBactria: Demetrios II, Silver drachm
MetalSilver
Year / Periodc. 175-170 BCE
Price Range₹5,000 – ₹12,000

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Period: c. 175-170 BCE. Reference: Photo courtesy CNG.. Diademed head of king right wearing elephant-scalp headdress; reverse nude Herakles standing facing, holding club and lion skin, crowning himself; Greek legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY; monogram in lower left field.