BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides II Soter. Circa 145-140 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.85 g, 12h). Near EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 489. Estimated: $ 1 500

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides II Soter. Circa 145-140 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.85 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, EYKPATIΔOY to left, Apollo standing left, holding arrow and bow set on ground; monogram to inner left. Bopearachchi –, but cf. 1U ([Heliokles I] for monogram); Bopearachchi & Rahman –; Qunduz –; SNG ANS –, but cf. 642-5 (same); MIG Type 164 (monogram unlisted); HGC 12, 161; Zeno –. Iridescent toning, minor marks, traces of underlying luster. Near EF. 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.

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