Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Euthydemos I Theos Megas AR Tetradrachm. Mint B ("Baktra"), circa 210-206 BC. Diademed head to right / Herakles seated to left on lion skin draped over rocks, holding club set on right leg; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, EYΘYΔHMOY to left, monogram to outer right. Glenn, Group IV (O-/R-[unlisted rev. die]) var. (location of monogram); Kritt B13 var. (same); Bopearachchi 9A var. (same); SNG ANS 136 var. (same); HGC 12, 42 var. (same); CNG Triton VI, 531 (same dies). 16.62g, 31mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare; apparently the second known example with the monogram in this location.
From the Oxus Collection.
Price realized | 5'500 GBP |
Starting price | 2'400 GBP |
Estimate | 4'000 GBP |