BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos I Theos Megas. Circa 225-200/195 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 16.57 g, 12h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Struck circa 206-200 BC. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 126 Oriental Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 4 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos I Theos Megas. Circa 225-200/195 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 16.57 g, 12h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Struck circa 206-200 BC. Diademed head right, with elderly features / Herakles seated left on rock, holding club set on rocks; monogram below rock. Kritt A17; Bopearachchi 11A; MPHB A Group III, 231 (O69/R184 – this coin referenced and illustrated); SNG ANS 141 var. (monogram); HGC 12, 40. Iridescent toning, areas of find patina, slight porosity, light marks, tiny hairline die break on reverse. Near EF. Apparently unique die pair of which this coin is the only example. |