£45.00
A silver obol of the great Baktrian king, Eukratides I ‘Megas’.
Eukratides’ mints produced some of the finest coinage of the Hellenistic world in both gold and silver, suggesting a kingdom of great prosperity and importance.
Eukratides came to power when he overthrew the rule of the Euthydemid dynasty within Baktria. Once secure he then made extensive conquests in North-Western India.
A great little coin with a well-preserved portrait for the type.
Some lamination on the reverse, Very Fine.
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Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Eukratides I Megas AR Obol. Circa 170-145 BC. Diademed and draped bust to right / Caps of the Dioskouroi, each with palm frond; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ to left, monogram below (K).
0.67g, 12mm, 12h.
Ref: Bopearachchi 3C; HGC 12, 138.
Some lamination on reverse, Very Fine.
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