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Hemiobol - Eucratides I
| Issuer | Kings of Baktria |
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| Year | 171 BC - 145 BC |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Square flan with a Greek legend running along the left and upper borders of the field, reading ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ (Of the Great King Eucratides). At center, a helmeted male figure — identified as the king or a deity — is depicted in a dynamic pose, rendered in low relief characteristic of Baktrian hammered coinage. The surfaces show heavy green patination consistent with prolonged burial. The striking is slightly off-center, a common feature of hand-struck square Baktrian bronzes. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ (Translation: Of the Great King Eucratides) |
| Reverse description | Square flan featuring a mounted horseman in vigorous motion, depicted in profile moving to the right, rendered in low relief typical of Baktrian bronze coinage of the Hellenistic period. The rider, likely representing the king or the Dioskouroi, is shown with dynamic equestrian detail. The Kharosthi legend runs along the borders of the field, reading Maharajasa Evukratidasa (Of the Great King Eucratides). The coin exhibits heavy green patination and the irregular edges characteristic of hand-struck square bronzes from this region and era. |
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