Nikias (Indo-Greek king)

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Coin of Nicias

Nicias was an Indo-Greek king who lived around 100 BC. Ruled. So far he is only known from his not very numerous coins. Since he clearly appears there in different ages, it has been suggested that he ruled for some time. His domain was perhaps in the Hindu Kush .

The coins of Nicias show his head in profile and Greek legends on the obverse. Various motifs appear on the back. Of particular interest is a coin that shows Poseidon on the obverse and an anchor on the reverse. It has been suggested that this representation celebrates a victory in a river battle, probably on the Jhelam .

literature

  • William W. Tarn: The Greeks in Bactria and India. 2nd Edition. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1951, pp. 328-329, 336.
personal data
SURNAME Nicias
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Indian king
DATE OF BIRTH 2nd century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 1st century BC Chr.