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1888 Baktrian Kingdom. Antimachos I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.89 g), ca. 174-165 BC
. Diademed and draped bust of Antimachos I right,
wearing kausia.
Reverse:
ANTIMAXOY, Poseidon standing facing, holding trident and palm; in right field, PK monogram. Bopearachchi
Série 1B; SNG ANS -.
Scarce.
Superb portrait. Toned.
Choice Very Fine
.
Estimate Value .......................................................................................................................................................................$2,500 - 3,000
From the Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from CNG in the early 1990s.
M
ARVELOUS
' H
EROIC
B
UST
' T
ETRADRACHM OF
E
UKRATIDES
I,
CA
. 171-145 BC
1889 Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.16 g), ca. 171-145 BC
. Diademed bust of Eukratides I left viewed from behind,
wearing crested helmet adorned with bull' s horn and ear, and brandishing javelin.
Reverse:
, the Dioskou-
roi, each holding palm branch and couched lance, on horses rearing right; in lower right field, monogram. Bopearachchi 8B; SNG ANS 485. Boldly
struck in very high relief. A magnificent fine style specimen exhibiting pleasing old cabinet toning. We note some fine antique scratches on both
sides.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimate Value ...........................................................................................................................................................................$4,000 - UP
The Hanbery Collection.
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