BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Drachm? (16.5x15.5mm, 1.60 g, 12h). Bilingual issue. Indian standard. Square module. VF.

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Lot: 288. Estimated: $ 500

Oriental Greek, Silver

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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Drachm? (16.5x15.5mm, 1.60 g, 12h). Bilingual issue. Indian standard. Square module. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / The Dioskouroi standing facing, each holding spear; monogram in exergue. Bopearachchi 17B var. (round flan); Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; MIG Type 188f; HGC 12, 142 var. (same); CNG E-451, lot 212. Thick find patina, scrapes under patina, delaminations, crystallized. VF. Extremely rare.


Closing Date and Time: 7 February 2024 at 11:35:40 ET.

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