Bactrian Coin: Demetrius I: Obverse. Kunduz Hoard, Kunduz Province.

1981
Demetrius I, son of Euthydemos I ruled from 200-182 BCE. He wears an elephant headgear to proclaim his extension of Bactrian rule into Gandhara south of the Hindu Kush. He fought constantly against the Selucids, including a three year siege of Balkh.
Photo: Josephine Powell

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Image Size: 4384x4170 / 3.2MB; 1981 Afghanistan Kunduz Kunduz Hoard Obverse Bactrian Coin Demetrius I Elephant Headgear Josephine Powell Slide LD 1981 01942
Contained in galleries: NATIONAL MUSEUM I - BCE (Before Common Era)

1981<br />
Demetrius I, son of Euthydemos I ruled from 200-182 BCE. He wears an elephant headgear to proclaim his extension of Bactrian rule into Gandhara south of the Hindu Kush. He fought constantly against the Selucids, including a three year siege of Balkh. <br />
Photo: Josephine Powell