Description
Indo Greek, Euthydemos I (c. 225-200BC), Silver Tetradrachm, Greek Standard, 15.90grms, Obv. Diademed and aged head of Euthydemos facing right. Rev. Greek legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣΙ ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΥ surrounding Herakles seated to left on a rock, holding club. Monogram to right, Minted in Baktra Bopearachchi Série 12; Kritt B17. Very Fine, Rare. Euthydemos I, originally from Magnesia, controlled Bactria and Sogdiana around 225 BCE and may have influenced parts of northwestern India. His reign became notable when he clashed with Seleucid king Antiochos III in Areia, near the western approaches to India. After losing a battle, he withdrew to Bactra, successfully withstanding a three-year siege. Antiochos III eventually recognized his authority, partly to secure the region against nomadic threats from the north. Through this recognition and the alliance sealed by his son Demetrios’ marriage to Laodike, Euthydemos’ dynasty maintained control over Bactria and adjoining territories, indirectly stabilizing Greek influence along the northwestern frontier of India.
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