Lot 4557
Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes
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Description
Bactria, Kingdom of, Eucratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.76 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 **FDI*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (cf.S.7570. M.1.177.ee, Bopearachchi Series 6E, SNG ANS 465). As struck, in high relief, with golden patination on the obverse, uncirculated.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,000