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My First Tetradrachm. Eukratides I Megas (170-145 B.c.)

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My-First-Tetradrachm.-Eukratides-I-Megas-170-145-B.c.

Baktria. Indo-Greek Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas Circa 170-145 B.C. AR tetradrachm. 16.81 gm. 32mm. Good extremely fine.

O: Diademed and draped bust right, wearing Boeotian crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear; bead-and-reel boarder.

R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ around, ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ in exergue, the Dioskouroi (Castor & Pollux), wearing cloak and tunic, each cradling palm frond in their left arm and holding couched spear in their right hand, horses rearing right; monogram in lower right field.

Bopearachchi 6E, SNG ANS 465, MIG Type 177ee, HGC 12, 131.

The Peter Bartlett collection. Ex CNG 35 (20 SEP 1995) lot 440.
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Wow, Finn - what a stunner! That is an absolutely fantastic coin. Congratulations on the acquisition!
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Very nice! Congrats. Very little wear, good strike.
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