Lot 2131
Baktrian Kingdom. Demetrios I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.81 g), ca. 200-185 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Demetrios I right, wearing elephant's skin headdress. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Herakles, nude, standing facing, crowning himself with wreath, holding club and lion's skin; in inner left field, monogram. Bopearachchi 1B; SNG ANS 186. Fantastic high relief portrait of fine style! Sharply struck on a nice broad flan. Minor porosity on the reverse. Lightly toned. An incredible coin! Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
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