Tetradrachm Ancient Silver

170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm


170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm
170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm
170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm
170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm

170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm    170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm

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This coin - and its golden twin - which I posted above, is one of the most sought after of ancient coins in existence. Regardless, this mintage for King Eucratides marks the apogee of Greek numismatics in Central Asia. On the coin we see the kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I.

It's a silver tetradrachm and was minted, c. It weighs: 15.07 grams and has a diameter of 32 millimeters. On the obverse we find Eucratides helmeted and diademed and facing right. A bead and reel border surrounds the coin.

The Kings helmet is plumed and decorated with the ear and horn of a bull. On the reverse we see Dioscuri riding horses prancing right and they are carrying spears and palms. The Greek legend reads: BAIE MEAOY EYKPATIOY (of Great King Eucratides). The helmeted Eucratides tetradrachm is one of the most popular and sought-after coins of the Ancient Central Asian Indo-Greeks in general and the Bactrian series in particular.

The coin certainly it boasts a wonderful portrait. The item "170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm" is in sale since Thursday, November 21, 2019.

This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Greek (450 BC-100 AD)". The seller is "redoubt_numismatics" and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  1. Surface: 1/5
  2. Strike Grade: 3/5
  3. Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
  4. Certification Number: 4184377-002
  5. Certification: NGC
  6. Date: 170-145 BCE
  7. Grade: Ch Vf
  8. Composition: Silver
  9. Provenance: Certified by NGC
  10. Denomination: Tetradrachm

170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm    170-145 BCE Indo-Greek Kingdom of Bactria, Eucratides I Silver AR tetradrachm