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Stater of Kingdom of Baktria with bust of Eukratides I
Greek
Hellenistic Period
about 170–145 B.C.
Mint: Baktria (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 19.5 mm. Weight: 8.47 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1993.683
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped bust of Eukratides I to right, wearing crested helmet with ear and horn of bull.
Reverse: Dioskouroi galloping right, holding lances and palms.
Monogram at right. Inscription in Greek above and in exergue.
Reverse: Dioskouroi galloping right, holding lances and palms.
Monogram at right. Inscription in Greek above and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy 1993: with Dennis P. Devine, 24 Meroke Lane, Rocky Point, N.Y. 11778; purchased by MFA from Dennis P. Devine, November 17, 1993