BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I, circa 170-145 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 32 mm, 16.68 g, 12 h), Baktra or an uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara, circa 162-145. Diademed and draped bust of Eukratides I to right, wearing Macedonian helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOΥ / EΥKΡATIΔOΥ The Dioskouri galloping to right, each holding spear and palm frond; to lower right, monogram. Bopearachchi 6DD. HGC 12, 131. Harshly cleaned and with some horn silver, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Lothar Holland (with original dealer's ticket).
Price realized | 380 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |