# Eucratid — WHE Definition Discussion (1-596)

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**Created:** [April 28, 2011, 8:48am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/eucratid-whe-definition-discussion-1-596/18391 "2011-04-28T08:48:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 8:48am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/eucratid-whe-definition-discussion-1-596/18391/1 "2011-04-28T08:48:54Z")

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The Eucratids were a Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek dynasty of approximately 12 kings, lasting between c.171 BC and 80-70 BC, according to numismatic evidence. The numismatic emblem which characterized it were the palm and the Dioscuri (Castor & Pollux by horse).

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at [https://www.worldhistory.org/eucratid/](https://www.worldhistory.org/eucratid/)._

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