Lot 4104
Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides, ca. 171-145 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (16.8g) Attic standard. Diademed, heroic bust of Eukratides left, wearing helmet adorned with a bull's ear and horn, brandishing javelin, seen from behind. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY EYKPATIΔOY. The Dioskouroi on horseback right holding palms and spears; monogram lower right. Bopearachchi Série 8B; SNG ANS 485; MIG 179a. Light purple-gray tone. Excellent metal and problem free. A stunning example of this rare and popular type. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
The Hunter Collection.
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