Lot 3235
Sale 80 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Bactria, Kingdom of, Eucratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.978 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. M.1.177.ee, Bopearachchi Series 6E, SNG ANS 465). Nearly as struck, in high relief, traces of hoard patination on the obverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,100