Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 96 6 October 2016
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Greek Coins
Kings of Bactria, Eucratides I, circa 171-145 BC. Tetradrachm circa 165-160 BC,
AR 17.02 g.
Description
Diademed and draped bust r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / EYKPATIΔOY The Dioscuri on prancing horses r. both holding spears and palm branches; in lower r. field, monogram.
References
Mitchiner 168a
Bopearachchi Serie 1D
SNG ANS 432
Condition
Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Provenance
Triton sale VIII, 2005, 643
Heritage sale 3035, 2014, 29130
From the Lexington of Jonathan K. Kern collection