BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos I Theos Megas. Circa 225-200/195 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.08 g, 6h). Mint B ("Baktra"). Struck circa 225-220/218 BC.CNG Feature Auction 117 Oriental Greek, Gold Sold For $ 8 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos I Theos Megas. Circa 225-200/195 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.08 g, 6h). Mint B ("Baktra"). Struck circa 225-220/218 BC. Diademed young head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, EYΘYΔHMOY to left, Herakles seated left on rock, holding club set on rocks; monogram to upper left. Kritt B5-S = Bopearachchi 1A = MIG Type 84c corr. (reading of monogram) = BM Inv. 1888,1208.72 (same dies); SNG ANS –; HGC 12, 37 (this coin illustrated). In NGC encapsulation 6056170-001, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, scuff. |