BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. Æ (22x22mm, 7.54 g, 12h). Posthumous issue struck by Indo-Skythians near Kabul, circa 55-50 BC. Square module. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 563 Oriental Greek, Bronze Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. Æ (22x22mm, 7.54 g, 12h). Posthumous issue struck by Indo-Skythians near Kabul, circa 55-50 BC. Square module. Diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right / The Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; monograms below. Bopearachchi 19Q; Senior, Hermaios, pl. XXIII, ES-31; SNG ANS –; HGC 12, 155. Rough earthen brown patina, porosity, cleaning marks. Good Fine. Rare. |