Tetradrachm - Euthydemos II Baktra

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IssuerKings of Baktria
Year185 BC - 180 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (305-15BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight16.92 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 9#216 , MIG#113d , Bop#1C , HGC 12#72 var
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Euthydemos II facing right with dotted border around.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHerakles, with lion skin over his left arm, standing facing, wearing an ivy wreath and holding a club in his left hand and a second ivy wreath in his right with monogram to left, lettering on either side.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΥ
(Translation: King Euthydemos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (185 BC - 180 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5055324620
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