Lot 4242

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

Bactria, Kingdom of, Eucratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.906 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 **PAR*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (S.7570. M.1.177.i, Bopearachchi Series 6T No.38-39, SNG ANS 468). Toned, in high relief, good very fine.

Ex CNG Auction Sale 61, September 25, 2002 (lot 964).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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