Sarpedones
Sarpedones was an Indo-Parthian king who ruled around AD 70.
Sarpedones is only known from its coins. These were minted in Sindh and Kandahar , where the ruler probably succeeded Gondophares . The coin images of the ruler are mainly characterized by the typical goatee. Sarpedones refer to themselves as Gondophares on their coins . The name of the latter ruler became a ruler title after his death.
Web link
- Christine Fröhlich: INDO-PARTHIAN DYNASTY . In: Ehsan Yarshater (Ed.): Encyclopædia Iranica (English, including references)
- Coin of the Sarpedon
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| SURNAME | Sarpedones |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian king |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century BC BC or 1st century |
| DATE OF DEATH | at 70 |