Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3716 Session 12 (11.30am Thursday) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $1,200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $700
BAKTRIA, Kingdom of, Eucratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.73 gm), obv. pith helmeted head of Eucratides to right with dotted border ornamented with bull's horn and ear, rev. the Dioskouroi on horseback prancing to right, each holding spear and palm, monogram of **HDTM*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU, (cf.S.7570. Mitchiner 1.177.ee, Bopearachchi Series 6E, SNG ANS 465). Extremely fine in high relief, bright, piece out of edge, a scarce variant.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 78 (lot 5086).
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Estimate $1,200
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