BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.26 g, 12h). EF.CNG Feature Auction 127 Oriental Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 750 |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.26 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet helmet adorned with bull’s horn and ear / The Dioskouroi, holding couched spears and palm fronds, on horses rearing right; monogram to lower left. Bopearachchi 6W; SNG ANS 469-71; HGC 12, 131. Iridescent toning, light marks. EF. Struck on a compact flan. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity. |