| Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd > Auction 60 | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 160 Price realized: 2,000 USD (Approx. 1,832 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.96 g), ca. 171-145 BC Diademed and draped bust of Eukratides I right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ above, ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ in exergue, the Dioskouroi, each holding palm branch and couched lance, on horses rearing right; in lower right field, PK monogram. Bopearachchi 1B; SNG ANS 431; HGC 12, 130. NGC grade Ch XF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Eukratides I is notable as one of the very few Graeco-Baktrian and Indo-Greek kings for whom we have historical evidence outside of coins. He revolted against the reigning Demetrios II in ca. 171 BC, but soon found himself besieged by Demetrios at the head of a 60,000-strong army. According to Justin, through repeated sorties, Eukratides used his small force of 300 men to raise the siege and gain victory after four months. He then crossed the Hindu Kush, conquering parts of western India. Unfortunately, his dramatic reign came to a violent end when his son murdered him, reportedly coldly driving his chariot through his blood. The enduring popularity of Eukratides' Dioskouroi reverse type may be gauged by its continued use by several of his Indo-Greek successors, its imitation by non-Greek peoples in Sogdiana and Baktria, and its incorporation into the seal of the modern Da Afghanistan Bank (founded 1939). Estimate: 2000 USD |  |
Match 1:
| Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd > Auction 60 | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 161 Price realized: 650 USD (Approx. 595 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Drachm (4.17 g), ca. 171-145 BC Diademed and draped bust of Eukratides I right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ around above, ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ in exergue, the Dioskouroi, each holding palm branch and couched lance, on horses rearing right; in upper left field, monogram. Bopearachchi 2B; SNG ANS -; HGC 12, 135 var. (position of monogram). Choice Extremely Fine. Estimate: 500 USD |  |
Match 2:
| Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles > Auction 137 | Auction date: 29 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 1260 Price realized: 230 USD (Approx. 213 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Drachm (3.83 g), ca. 171-145 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Eukratides I right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, EYKPATIΔOY in exergue, the Dioskouroi, holding palm branches and spears, on horses rearing right; behind, A; to lower right, monogram of HΛ. Bopearachchi 2D; SNG ANS 436-42 var. (monogram); HGC 12, 135. Toned. Excellent details. Rough surfaces. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP |  |
Match 3:
| Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles > Auction 137 | Auction date: 29 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 1263 Price realized: 600 USD (Approx. 556 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Baktrian Kingdom. Heliokles I. Silver Tetradrachm (15.12 g), ca. 145-130 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Heliokles I right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ HΛIOKΛEOYΣ ΔIKAIOY, Zeus standing facing, holding thunderbolt and scepter; in exregue, ΠΓ. Bopearachchi 1J; SNG ANS 636; HGC 12, 169. Overstruck on an earlier Baktrian issue. We note some damage in the right obverse field. Toned, with signs of repair. Sharpness of Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP |  |
Match 4:
| Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd > Auction 60 | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 158 Price realized: 1,700 USD (Approx. 1,557 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Baktrian Kingdom. Antimachos I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.93 g), ca. 174-165 BC Diademed and draped bust of Antimachos I right, wearing kausia. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIMAXOY, Poseidon standing facing, holding trident and palm; in right field, PK monogram. Bopearachchi Série 1B; SNG ANS -. NGC grade Ch AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimate: 1500 USD |  |
Match 5:
| Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd > Auction 60 | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 162 Price realized: 2,250 USD (Approx. 2,061 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.96 g), ca. 171-145 BC Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Eukratides I right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ around above, ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ in exergue, the Dioskouroi, each holding palm branch and couched lance, on horses rearing right; in lower left field, monogram. Bopearachchi 6Z; SNG ANS 473; HGC 12, 131. Lovely medium gray toning with light iridescent golden hues around the devices. NGC grade AU*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. From the "Oxus Collection" Sale. Estimate: 2500 USD |  |
