BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. Æ Double Unit (18x20mm, 4.35 g, 12h). Posthumous issue. Square module. Near VF.Electronic Auction 556 Oriental Greek, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. Æ Double Unit (18x20mm, 4.35 g, 12h). Posthumous issue. Square module. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / The Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; uncertain monogram to right. Cf. Bopearachchi 20F; SNG ANS 594; HGC 12, 147. Rough dusty green patina. Near VF. |