BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. Æ Quadruple Unit (20x23mm, 8.23 g, 12h). Square module. Good VF.Electronic Auction 567 Oriental Greek, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. Æ Quadruple Unit (20x23mm, 8.23 g, 12h). Square module. Diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet helmet adorned with bull’s horn and ear / The Dioskouroi on horses rearing right, holding palms and spears; monogram to inner right. Bopearachchi –, but cf. 19M-N (for monoogram); SNG ANS –; HGC 12, 146; Künker eLive 83, lot 138. Earthen black-green patina, minor cleaning marks. Good VF. Attractive for issue. Very rare. |