BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I, circa 170-145 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 3.86 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 crested Macedonian helmet adorned with bull’s horn and ear. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOΥ / EΥKΡATIΔOY The Dioskouri galloping to right, each holding spear and palm branch; to lower left, monogram. Bopearachchi 7I. HGC 12, 136. Harshly cleaned and with some horn silver on the reverse, otherwise, about very fine.
From an American collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 110 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |