Kingdom of Baktria. Eukratides I Megas, ca. 170-145 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (17.03 g). Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with a bull's horn and ear, within a bead-and-reel border. Reverse; The Dioskouroi on horseback right, each holding spear and palm frond over shoulder, monogram lower right. Bopearachchi 6T, SNG ANS 468, HGC 12, 131. A superb example, perfectly struck in high relief, sound metal and untoned.
Mint State. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP
Ancient Coins
