BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 16.88 g, 12h). Near EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 480. Estimated: $ 1 500

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 16.88 g, 12h). Helmeted, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY around, EYKPATIΔOY in exergue, the Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 6EE var. (no Y in monogram); Bopearachchi & Rahman –; Qunduz –; SNG ANS –; MIG Type 177 (monogram unlisted); BMFA 2243 var. (same; same obv. die); Zeno –; HGC 12, 131; cf. Peus 431, lot 3333 (monogram with addition of Y). Light iridescence, hint of deposits, traces of underlying luster. Near EF. Extremely rare, none in CoinArchives.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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