Baktria, Eukratides I, AR Tetradrachm
Description:
Baktrian Kingdom, Eukratides I (ca. 171 - 145 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Diademed, helmeted and draped bust of Eukratides I right, helmet decorated with ear and horn of a bull / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ; the Dioskouroi on horses rearing right, monogram in lower right field.
Diameter:
AR34 mm
Weight:
15,7 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Bopearachchi Serie 6E; SNG ANS 465
Commentary:
well centered, grey patina, some roughness
History:
The largest gold coin of antiquity was minted under Eukratides - 169.2 grams 20-stater coin.
Article Number:
001-02-01-44150