BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.24 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 Drachm (21mm, 4.24 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 right. Bopearachchi 7I; SNG ANS 479-82; HGC 12, 136. Lightly toned, die break on edge of reverse with associated flan crack and lamination. EF. |