★ Fine style. ★

KINGS of BAKTRIA. Eukratides I. circa 171-145 BC. AR Drachm (4.22 gm; 18 mm). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Eukratides I right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY above, EYKPATIΔOY in exergue, the Dioskouroi, holding palm branches and spears, on horses rearing right; to lower right, monogram. Bopearachchi 7G; HGC 12, 136. Fine style. Well centered. Choice AU with some luster. Lightly toned.