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Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Diodotos II AR Tetradrachm. Coregent with Diodotos I, struck in the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum), circa 246-235 BC. Diademed head of Diodotos I right / Zeus Bremetes advancing left, brandishing aegis and thunderbolt; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ to left, N above eagle at inner left. Holt Series A, Group 7; Bopearachchi Série 2H; SNG ANS -. 16.48g, 27mm, 6h.
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Diodotos II was elevated to a position of joint rule with his father Diodotos I around the time of the succession of Seleukos II in Syria. Under his reign, Baktria formalised its secession from the Seleukid Empire, and Baktrian issues struck in the name of Antiochos II ceased to be minted, and were replaced with coins bearing the name of Diodotos.
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Diodotos II was elevated to a position of joint rule with his father Diodotos I around the time of the succession of Seleukos II in Syria. Under his reign, Baktria formalised its secession from the Seleukid Empire, and Baktrian issues struck in the name of Antiochos II ceased to be minted, and were replaced with coins bearing the name of Diodotos.