Lot 2631
Sale 136 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Baktria, Graeco-Baktrian Kingdom, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, 36mm, (16.97 g), obv. pith helmeted head of Eukratides to right with dotted border ornamented with bull's horn and ear, all within bead and reel border, rev. the Dioskouroi on horseback prancing to right, each holding spear and palm fronds, monogram of **HDTM*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU*, (cf.S.7570. Mitchiner 1.177.ee, Bopearachchi Series 6E, SNG ANS 465, MIG Type 177ee, HGC 12, 131 [S]). Good extremely fine in high relief, lightly toned, a scarce variant.
- Estimate
- $4,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,800