Greek Coins
Euthydemus II, 190 – 185
Tetradrachm, Merv circa 190-185, AR 16.86 g. Draped and diademed bust of Euthydemus r. Rev. BASIΛEΩΣ / EY – ΘIΔHMOY Naked Heracles standing to front, holding wreath, lion's skin and club; in lower l. field, monogram. Mitchiner 113b. Bopearachchi 1D. SNG ANS 217.
A bold portrait struck in high relief and with a delightful
light iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid sale 5, 1999, 306.