1. Journal of Ancient History 2 (289)
  2. An Indian Coin Found at the Excavations at TillyaTepe

An Indian Coin Found at the Excavations at TillyaTepe

Vigasin Alexei A.

The author comes to the conclusion that on a unique coin from Tillya Tepe in the guise of Hercules was depicted the king, who «turns the wheel» by spreading the Buddhist Dharma.

Keywords: Buddhism, numismatics, Greek-Indian ties.
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