Kings of Baktria Tetradrachm - Diodotos II, -246 – -230
Information
Country
Kings of Baktria
Kings of Baktria
Currency
Drachm
(305 – 15)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-246 – -230
Ruler
Diodotos II (ΔΔιόδοτος Θεός)
(-234–-223)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.66
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Baktria. Issued from -246 to -230. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 16.66 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Diodotos II to right
- Reverse
- Zeus striding left, hurling thunderbolt from his upraised right hand and with aegis over his outstretched left arm. To left, before his left foot, eagle standing left with wreath above and behind, Β (Of king Diodotos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (246 BC - 230 BC) | — |
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