BAKTRIA. Kingdom of Baktria. Eukratides I, ca. 170-145 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.96 gms). NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-12, 131; Bopearachchi-6E. Obverse: Helmeted, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: The Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; monogram in lower right field. Supremely alluring and dazzling, this impressive Mint State survivor offers a well executed and well centered strike upon a broad flan of good, lightly toned, and glistening metal.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000