| Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos I Theos Megas. Circa 225-200/195 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 16.57 g, 12h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Struck circa 206-200 BC. Diademed head right, with elderly features / Herakles seated left on rock, holding club set on rocks; monogram below rock. Kritt A17; Bopearachchi 11A; MPHB A Group III, 231 (O69/R184 – this coin referenced and illustrated); SNG ANS 141 var. (monogram); HGC 12, 40. Iridescent toning, areas of find patina, slight porosity, light marks, tiny hairline die break on reverse. Near EF. Apparently unique die pair of which this coin is the only example. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 120 (6 October 2020), lot 452 (hammer CHF 4000); Numismatica Ars Classica 48 (21 October 2008), lot 106; Numismatica Ars Classica 29 (11 May 2005), lot 232. Estimate: 2000 USD |  |
