Demetrios II (Bactria)

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Demetrios II coin.

Demetrios II was a Greco-Bactrian king of whom little is known and whose dating is controversial. Earlier research continued it around 180 BC. Chr. And saw in him a vassal king and son of Demetrios I. However, more recent investigations place him rather later and point out that there are no coins found from him from Ai Khanoum . The place was founded around 145 BC. Chr. So that the ruler will have ruled after or not too long before.

literature

  • LM Wilson: Demetrios II of Bactria and Hoards from Ai Khanoum. In: Oriental Numismatic Society. Newsletter. 180, 2004, ISSN  1813-0364 , pp. 12-13.
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SURNAME Demetrios II
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Greco-Bactrian king
DATE OF BIRTH 2nd century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 2nd century BC Chr.