Lot 4579

Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)

Description

Bactria, Kingdom of, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.97 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 **HDTM*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (cf.S.7570, Mitchiner 1.177.ee, Bopearachchi Series 6E, SNG ANS 465). As struck light golden tone about FDC, in high relief, one of the finest known of this type.

Ex Decades Collection and Noble Numismatics Sale 72 (lot 3358).

Estimate
$3,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,600

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