Lot 4090
Sale 105 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Baktria, Kingdom of, Eucratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.73 gm), 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. Mitchiner 1.177.ee, Bopearachchi Series 6E, SNG ANS 465). Extremely fine in high relief, bright, piece out of edge, a scarce variant.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 78 (lot 5086).
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Passed in