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Euthydemos II Tetradrachm

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Dynasty

Greco-Bactrian Kingdom

Ruler

Euthydemos II

Era

circa 185-180 BC

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Mint

Baktra

Catalog references

Bopearachchi 1D; HGC 12, 72

Diademed and draped bust right; bead-and-reel border. Herakles standing facing, holding wreath in extended right hand, club and lion skin in left arm; monogram in lower left field; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ downwards in right field, ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΥ downwards in left field.

Euthydemos II was a Greco-Bactrian king who reigned briefly around 185 to 180 BC. He was likely the son of Demetrios I and may have served as a sub-king or co-ruler before his early death. His coinage is notable for its youthful portraiture and the high quality of its Hellenistic artistry.

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