Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Eukratides I Megas AR Tetradrachm. Circa 170-145 BC. Diademed heroic bust to left, seen from behind, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear, brandishing spear in right hand / The Dioskouroi on horses rearing to right, each holding spear and palm frond over shoulder; BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY above, EYKPATIΔOY below, monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 8B; Bopearachchi & Rahman 255; SNG ANS 485; Mitchiner 179a; HGC 12, 132. 15.59g, 34mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer;
Reportedly acquired from Spink, 1990.
The poor quality of this coin suggests it may have been struck at a provincial or unofficial mint, but the style is consistent with an official issue rather than an imitation.
Near Very Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer;
Reportedly acquired from Spink, 1990.
The poor quality of this coin suggests it may have been struck at a provincial or unofficial mint, but the style is consistent with an official issue rather than an imitation.