Lot 3358
Sale 72 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Bactria, Kingdom of, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.942 grams), obv. pith helmeted head of Eucratides to right with dotted border ornamented with bull's horn and ear, rev. the Dioskouroi on horseback prancing to right, each holding spear and palm, monogram of **HDTM*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (cf.S.7570. Mitchiner 1.177.ee, Bopearachchi Series 6E, SNG ANS 465). As struck light golden tone about FDC, in high relief, one of the finest known of this type, a scarce variant.
- Estimate
- $4,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,100