★ An impressive portrait of Euthydemos I ★

BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos I, circa 225-200 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.48 g, 12 h), mint A (near Aï Khanoum), circa 225-220/215. Diademed head of Euthydemos I to right. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ - EYΘYΔHMOY Herakles seated left on rock, placing his right hand on club set on pile of rocks before him and leaning left on rocky seat; behind, monogram; in exergue, N. Bopearachchi 5D. HGC 12, 40. Kritt A11. MIG 89d. A splendid piece with a particularly impressive portrait. Extremely fine.