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Ancient Greek Coinage
1927
Bactria. Eukratides, c. 171-135 BC. Silver Tetradrachm
(16.95 g.)
. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Eukratides
I right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull' s horn and
ear.
Reverse:
The Dioskouroi, each holding palm branch and
couched lance, on horses rearing right; in lower right field,
monogram. Bopearachchi Series 6E #29; Mitchiner 177ee.
NGC
grade Mint State; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,000 - 2,500
S
PLENDID
P
HILOXENOS
S
ILVER
T
ETRADRACHM
, 100-95 BC
Enlargement
1928
Indo-Greek Kingdom. Philoxenos. Silver Tetradrachm (9.78 g), ca. 100-95 BC
.
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΤΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΟΥ
, diademed and
draped bust of Philoxenos right.
Reverse:
King on horse prancing right; below,
Σ
and monogram. Bopearachchi 3H; SNG ANS 1164-7.
Very
rare and seldom seen this choice.
Struck in high relief and delicately toned.
Very Rare
.
Superb Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................... $3,000 - 3,500