Lot 4694
Sale 104 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Bactria, Kingdom of, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.42 g), obv. pith helmeted head of Eukratides 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 right a monogram of HA, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (cf.S.7570. Mitchiner 1.177ee, Bopearachchi Series 6w, SNG ANS 470). As struck, good extremely fine in very high relief, with light grey patination, very rare in this condition.
A similar example in Sale 100 (lot 3513) realised $3203 total.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,200