Pre-Long Beach Auction #85

Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.9 g), ca. 171-145 BC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Eukratides I right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: above, the Dioskouroi, each holding palm branch and couched lance, on horses rearing right; in exergue, ; in lower right field, monogram. Bopearachchi 6E; Hoover 131; SNG ANS 465. Struck on a huge flan in high relief. "The Pick of the Hoard." The finest example that we have handled. Mint State. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000