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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Baktria with bust of Eukratides I
Greek
Hellenistic Period
about 170–145 B.C.
Mint: Baktria (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 16.46 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.114
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2243.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Eukratides I to right, diademed and wearing helmet in shape of causia, adorned with ear and horn of bull and crest.
Fillet border.
Reverse: The Dioskouroi charging right on horseback holding long lances and palms.
Inscription in Greek. Monogram at right below forelegs of horses.
Fillet border.
Reverse: The Dioskouroi charging right on horseback holding long lances and palms.
Inscription in Greek. Monogram at right below forelegs of horses.