Numismatic Cabinet · Greco-Baktrian & Indo-Greek
BAKTRIA, Eukratides I Megas (171-145 BC)
AR Drachm · Circa 171-145 BC · Uncertain mint, Baktria
Obverse. Diademed and draped bust right wearing crested Boiotian helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear.
Reverse. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY, EYKPATIΔOY in exergue. The Dioskouroi on horseback charging right, holding spears and palms; monogram in right field.
- Denomination
- AR Drachm
- Date
- Circa 171-145 BC
- Mint
- Uncertain mint, Baktria
- Condition
- Granular surfaces, edge encrustation
- References
- Bopearachchi 6; SNG ANS 465ff; HGC 12, 131.
Photographed by me; no purchase record.