Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Euthydemos II AR Tetradrachm. Circa 185-180 BC. Diademed bust to right / Herakles standing facing, crowned with leaves, holding wreath and carrying club and lion skin; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, EYΘYΔHMOY to left, monogram to inner left. Glenn, Group IV (O30/R- [unlisted rev. die]); Bopearachchi 1C; Bopearachchi & Rahman 142; SNG ANS 216; HGC 12, 72. 16.95g, 34mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; a magnificent and wonderfully pensive portrait, struck on a broad planchet. Rare; among the finest known and superior to the example sold at Leu Numismatik AG for CHF 14,000 in October 2021 (Auction 10, lot 2263).
From the Oxus Collection.
Price realized | 13'500 GBP |
Starting price | 3'000 GBP |
Estimate | 5'000 GBP |