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 165-145 BC,
AR 16.96 g.
Description
Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust r., wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛΟΥ / EYKPATIΔOY The Dioscuri on prancing horses r. both holding spears and palm branches; in lower r. field, monogram.
References
Mitchiner 177i
Bopearachchi Serie 6T
SNG ANS 468
Condition
In exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on a very broad flan and good extremely fine