Hermaeus

Western Indo-Greek king · Historical Figures

Hermaeus Soter was a Western Indo-Greek king of the Eucratid dynasty, who ruled the territory of Paropamisadae in the Hindu-Kush region, with his capital in Alexandria of the Caucasus. Bopearachchi dates Hermaeus to c. 90-70 BC and R. C. Senior to c. 95-80 BC.

Hermaeus is read about 14 times a day, in 13 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 8 July 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Coin of Hermaeus wearing a royal diadem, with Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ, Basileōs Sōtēros Hermaiou, "(of) Saviour King Hermaeus". The reverse shows radiate Zeus making a blessing gesture, and with Kharoshti legend: Maharajasa Tratarasa Heramayasa, "(of) Great Saviour King Hermaeus".[1]

Coin of Hermaeus and Kalliope, Greek legend on the obverse reads: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ EPMAIOY KAI KAΛΛIOΠHΣ, Basileōs Sōtēros Hermaiou kai Kalliopēs, "(of) Saviour King Hermaeus and Kalliope". Reverse shows Hermaeus on horseback and with Kharoshti script: Maharajasa Tratarasa Heramayasa Kaliyapaya.[5]

Hermaeus posthumous issue struck by Indo-Scythians near Kabul, c. 80-75 BC.

Tetradrachm of Kujula Kadphises (c. 30-80 CE) in the style of Hermaeus. Obverse with Hermaeus-style diademed bust. Corrupted Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΤΗΡΟΣΣΥ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ, "(of) Saviour King Hermaeus". Reverse with Heracles standing with club and lion skin. Kharoṣṭhī legend reads: "Kujula Kadphises ruler of the Kushans, steadfast in the Law ("Dharma"). British Museum.

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