Lot 3684
Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Bactria, Kingdom of, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.982 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, monogram of HA, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (cf.S.7570. Mitchiner 1.177.f, Bopearachchi Series 6W, cf.SNG ANS 469-471). As struck light grey patina, nearly FDC, in high relief, one of the finest known of this type, a very scarce variant.
- Estimate
- $5,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,300