Lot 253 - Auction Gemini XII

Bactria. Eucratides.  -  c. ...
Bactria. Eucratides.  -  c. ...
Bactria. Eucratides. - c. 171-145 BC. Tetradrachm, 16.92g (12h). Obv: Helmeted, draped, cuirassed bust of king right; on his helmet, horn ... Read more
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2.000,00 USD

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Bactria. Eucratides. - c. 171-145 BC. Tetradrachm, 16.92g (12h). Obv: Helmeted, draped, cuirassed bust of king right; on his helmet, horn and ear of bull. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ The Dioscuri on horseback right, each wearing pilos and holding spear and palm branch; in front, monogram. SNG ANS 469. Good EF
Privately purchased from Freeman & Sear
Notes
The portrait coins of Eucratides are among the most impressive and flamboyant of the Hellenistic age. The ruler is shown in full military dress, with helmet, cloak and cuirass, as though ready for battle during a campaign
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