Indo-Parthian Coins

Indo-Parthian coins were inspired by Arsacid dynasty, after the death of Gondophares I, the empire started to fragment. The title Gondophares was adapted by Sarpedones, Gondophares II, he issued fragmented coinage in Sind, Eastern Punjab & Arachosia (Southern Afghanistan). The most important successor was Abdagases, Gondophares nephew, ruled in Punjab & Seistan. Sarpedones succeeded by Orthaganes (Gondophares III Gadana), ruled in Seistan & Arachosia with Abdagases during first AD. After 20 AD, Sases nephew of Aspavarma took over Abdagases & became Gondophares IV Sases.

There were other minor Kings; Sanabares in Seistan, Agata in Sind, But Indo Parthian never regained the position of Gondophares I, from 1st Century AD the Kushan ruler Kajula Kadphises began absorbing the northern Indian part of the Kingdom. The last ruler Pacores only ruled Seistan & Kandahar.

On their coins there are no explicit records of religion, they are depicted with short cross over jackets & large baggy trousers, possibly supplemented by Chap-like over-trousers. Their jackets are adorned with --- of decorative rings or medals, hair is usually bushy and contained with a handband.