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Auction 12 11 January 2015
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Bactria. Eucratides. c. 171-145 BC. Tetradrachm, 16.92g (12h). Obv: Helmeted, draped, cuirassed bust of king right; on his helmet, horn and ear of bull. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ The Dioscuri on horseback right, each wearing pilos and holding spear and palm branch; in front, monogram. SNG ANS 469. Good EF
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The portrait coins of Eucratides are among the most impressive and flamboyant of the Hellenistic age. The ruler is shown in full military dress, with helmet, cloak and cuirass, as though ready for battle during a campaign
Privately purchased from Freeman & Sear
The portrait coins of Eucratides are among the most impressive and flamboyant of the Hellenistic age. The ruler is shown in full military dress, with helmet, cloak and cuirass, as though ready for battle during a campaign