Lot 3157
Kingdom of Baktria. Eukratides I, c. 171-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.93 g). Draped bust right of Eukratides I wearing crested helmet with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: The Dioskouroi right on horseback, each holding spear and palm. Bopear. Série 6, plate 18, 44; SNG ANS 473 var. Huge flan with a high-relief medallic portrait. Superb Extremely Fine.
Not your usual helmeted tetradrachm of Eukratides of Baktria! The portrait is less idealistic and the garb more decorated, besides the medallic aspects of the coin. A numismatic prize.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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