Tetradrachm - Eukratides I

Issuer Kings of Baktria
Year 170 BC - 145 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm (305-15BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 17.00 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#13A, HGC 12#133, MIG#182b
Obverse description Jugate draped busts of Heliokles and Laodice to right, HΛIOKΛEOYΣ above, KAI ΛAOΔIKHΣ below; monogram behind.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering HΛIOKΛEOYΣ KAI ΛAOΔIKHΣ
Reverse description Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull`s horn and ear, BAΣIΛEYΣ MEΓAΣ above, EYKPATIΔHΣ below.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering BAΣIΛEYΣ MEΓAΣ EYKPATIΔHΣ
(Translation: Of Great King Eukratides)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (170 BC - 145 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 7405488280
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