Tetradrachm - Eukratides I

€401,740.00
IssuerKings of Baktria
Year170 BC - 145 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (305-15BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight16.94 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#15A, HGC 12#133, MIG#182a, SNG ANS 9#526-527
Obverse descriptionJugate draped busts of Heliokles and Laodice to right, HΛIOKΛEOYΣ above, KAI ΛAOΔIKHΣ below; monogram behind.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringHΛIOKΛEOYΣ KAI ΛAOΔIKHΣ
Reverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull`s horn and ear, BAΣIΛEYΣ MEΓAΣ above, EYKPATIΔHΣ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEYΣ MEΓAΣ EYKPATIΔHΣ
(Translation: Of Great King Eukratides)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (170 BC - 145 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8051462570
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