Lot 4427

Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Baktria, Kingdom of, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.05 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 left a monogram of **DFI*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (cf.S.7570. Mitchiner 1.177ee, Bopearachchi Series 6ee, No.28, cf.SNG ANS 465). Surface oxidation both sides, otherwise good very fine.

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 76 (lot 3376).

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$650

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