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Indo Greek, Hermaios (c. 105-90BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 7.70grms, Obv. Greek legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ/ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ surrounding Diademed bust of Hermaios facing right. Rev. Maharajasa tratarasa Heramavasa [of Great King Hermaios the Savior]) surrounding Zeus enthroned facing three fourth to left, making benediction gesture and holding scepter. Monogram to left with Kharoshthi letter to right, minted in Gandhara, Extra Fine+, Very Scarce denomination. Hermaios, one of the last significant Indo-Greek kings, ruled in the Kabul and Gandhara regions. His reign was marked by constant military pressure from the Yuezhi (later Kushans) advancing from Central Asia, which threatened Indo-Greek control. He also faced resistance from local Indian and Central Asian tribal chiefs, requiring frequent defensive campaigns. To stabilize his realm, Hermaios maintained alliances with neighboring Greek and Hellenized communities, coordinating defense and administration against external threats. Despite his efforts, the Indo-Greek domain weakened under repeated invasions, ultimately succumbing to the Yuezhi expansion in the region
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