Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas, ca. 171-145 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (16.13 g). Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with a bull’s horn and ear, within
a bead-and-reel border. Reverse; The Dioskouroi on horseback right, each holding spear and palm frond over shoulder, monogram lower right. Bopearachchi 6E, SNG ANS 465, HGC 12, 131. Slight deposits and graininess on reverse. Traces of original luster present. Choice Very Fine. |