Ancient Gold Coins - Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4150 SESSION 19 (2.30PM FRIDAY 12TH APRIL) Ancient Gold Coins - Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $300
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SOLD $400
BAKTRIA, Graeco-Baktrian Kingdom, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.17 g), obv. pith helmeted head of Eukratides to right with dotted border ornamented with bull's horn and ear, all within dotted border, rev. the Dioskouroi on horseback prancing to right, each holding spear and palm fronds, monogram to left, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU*, (cf.S.7570, Bopearachchi Series 7J, SNG ANS 483, HGC 12, 136 [R]). Attractively toned. light pitting on reverse, very fine and rare.
Ex CNG 524, lot 294 with ticket.
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