Lot 3376

Sale 76 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Bactria, Kingdom of, Eucratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.048 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, to left a monogram of **DFI*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (cf.S.7570. Mitchiner 1.177ee, Bopearachchi Series 6ee, No.28, cf.SNG ANS 465). Surface oxidation, otherwise good very fine.

Estimate
$1,150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$950