Lot 3722
Graeco-Bactrian. Demetrios I, c. 200-185 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.91 g). Draped and diademed bust of Demetrios I right, wearing elephant's skin headdress. Reverse: Nude Herakles facing, crowning himself; monogram at lower left. Bopear. Serié 1F var.; SNG ANS 192 var. Finely centered. The bold portrait with wonderfully imperious air. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,500
Because of the diadem arrangement, this a rare, or much less published variety. See note to lot 826, CNG Sale 55 (9-13-00).
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