Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 96 6 October 2016
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Greek Coins
Kings of Bactria, Euthydemus II, 190 –171 BC. Tetradrachm circa 190-171 BC,
AR 16.95 g.
Description
Diademed and draped bust r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – EYΘYΔHMOY Heracles standing facing, holding wreath in r. hand, club and lion's skin in l.; in l. field, monogram.
References
Mitchiner 113 d
Bopearachchi Serie 1C
SNG ANS 216
Condition
A wonderful portrait struck on a very broad flan. Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Provenance
CNG sale 55, 2000, 827
CNG 94, 2013, 833
Heritage 3037, 2015, California collection, 30943