BAKTRIA. Kingdom of Baktria. Eukratides I, ca. 170-145 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.99 gms). NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Bop-6E; SNG ANS-465; HGC-12, 131. Obverse: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn; Reverse: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ MEΓΑΛOY / EYKPATIΔOY, the Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; monogram to lower right. About as majestic and captivating as one can achieve for the type, this magnificently lustrous and brilliant example also features a resoundingly bold strike. Eye appeal radiates throughout this gorgeous Mint State specimen destined for the finest of cabinets.
Estimate: $2200.00- $2600.00