Lot 4368
Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Baktria, Kingdom of, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.73 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). Extremely fine in high relief, bright, piece out of edge, a scarce variant.
Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 4090) and Sale 78 (lot 5086).
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $920