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Tetradrachm - Eukratides I
| Issuer | Kings of Baktria |
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| Year | 170 BC - 145 BC |
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| Reference(s) | SNG ANS 9#465 |
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| Reverse description | The Dioskouri — Castor and Pollux — depicted as mounted cavalrymen galloping in vigorous motion to the right, each armed with a couched spear and bearing a palm branch, symbols of victory. The composition conveys dynamic energy typical of Hellenistic artistic convention. A control monogram appears in the lower right field below the horses. The overall design reflects the strong Macedonian dynastic tradition maintained by the Baktrian Greek kings. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ (Translation: Of Great King Eukratides) |
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