Lot 4341

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Euthydemos I, (c.225-200 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, 28mm, (16.45 g), Mint 'B', probably Baktra, struck c.206-200 B.C., obv. diademed and aged head to right of Euthydemos I, rev. Herakles seated left on rock holding a club set on knee, monogram pf KP in inner right field, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **EUQUDHMOU*, (S.7516, Kritt B17; Bopearachchi Series 12A, SNG ANS 141, HGC 12, 43 [R]). Good very fine, minor porosity with a mature portrait.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection from CNG eSale 187 April 30, 2008 (lot 72).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,300

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