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Baktrian Kingdom – 160 BC
Eukratides I
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Eukratides I Megas facing right, wearing a crested helmet adorned with a Bulls horn and ear.
Reverse: Two helmeted Dioscuri, each holding palm fronds and long spears while riding on horses rearing upward; monogram in field below.
LEGEND SYMBOLS
Obv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Eukratides facing right, wearing a crested helmet adorned with a Bulls horn and ear; all within a bead-and-reel border. Rev: Greek legend, BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY above, EYKPATΙΔOY below, “Of the Great King Eukratides” translation. Helmeted Dioscuri, each holding palm fronds and long spears, on horses rearing upward to the right; monogram 
in field below horses.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION COMING SOON
The historical information for the above Baktrian Eukratides I silver tetradrachm exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Tetradrachm. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 16.99 grams. Mint: Baktria Region. Date: 170-145 BC.
Attribution: Bopearachchi, Monnaies Gréco-Bactriennes et Indo-Grecques, 6X; SNG A.N. Society, 472; HGC 12, 131.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution