Lot 4891
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Bactria, Kingdom of, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.99 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 **DFI*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (cf.S.7570. Mitchiner 1.177ee, Bopearachchi Series 6ee, SNG ANS 465). As struck, good extremely fine in very high relief, with mint brilliance on reverse, very rare in this condition.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,200