BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos I Theos Megas. Circa 225-200/195 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 16.57 g, 12h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Struck circa 206-200 BC. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 395.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 2 000

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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos I Theos Megas. Circa 225-200/195 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 16.57 g, 12h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Struck circa 206-200 BC. Diademed head right, with elderly features / Herakles seated left on rock, holding club set on rocks; monogram below rock. Kritt A17; Bopearachchi 11A; MPHB A Group III, 231 (O69/R184 – this coin referenced and illustrated); SNG ANS 141 var. (monogram); HGC 12, 40. Iridescent toning, areas of find patina, slight porosity, light marks, tiny hairline die break on reverse. Near EF. Apparently unique die pair of which this coin is the only example.

From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 120 (6 October 2020), lot 452 (hammer CHF 4000); Numismatica Ars Classica 48 (21 October 2008), lot 106; Numismatica Ars Classica 29 (11 May 2005), lot 232.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 28 May at 2 PM ET.

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