Lot description:
Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Eukratides I Megas AR Drachm. Circa 170-145 BC. Diademed and draped bust to right / The Dioskouroi on horses prancing to right, each holding spear and palm; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ above, ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ below, monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 2B; Mitchiner 169b; SNG ANS 437-8; HGC 12, 135. 4.22g, 18mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; striking old cabinet tone, helping to accentuate portrait, with subtle hints of blue iridescence to rev. devices.
From a private UK collection.
Estimate: 500 GBP |  |