Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.96 g), ca. 171-145 BC. Dynastic pedigree issue. BAΣIΛEYΣ MEΓAΣ above, EYKPATIΔHΣ in exergue, draped and cuirassed bust of Eukratides I right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: HΛIOKΛEOYΣ above, KAI ΛAOΔIKHΣ in exergue, conjoined, draped busts of Heliokles and Laodike, wearing tainia, right; to left, monogram. Bopearachchi 15A; SNG ANS 526-7. Lightly toned and perfectly centered. Fine style. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex CNG 75 (23 May 2007), 644; Gorny & Mosch 121 (10 March 2003), 1025.