Stater - Eucratides I

€182,074.00
IssuerKings of Baktria
Year170 BC - 145 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm (305-15BC)
CompositionGold
Weight8.47 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIG#176 var., SNG ANS 9#163 var., Bop#5 var.
Obverse descriptionHigh relief, diademed and draped bust of Eucratides right, wearing crested and broad-brimmed Bactrian helmet adorned with bull`s horn and ear. All within dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe Dioscuri mounted right on rearing horses, holding palm fronds over shoulders and couched spears. A monogram in lower right field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ ΔΙΦ
(Translation: Of Great King Eukratides)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (170 BC - 145 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6327316390
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