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1890
Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Tetradrachm
(16.98 g), ca. 171-145 BC
. Diademed, draped and cuirassed
bust of Eukratides I right.
Reverse:
,
the Dioskouroi, each holding palm branch and couched lance,
on horses rearing right; in lower right field, monogram. Bopear-
achchi 1D; SNG ANS 432. Excellent metal and struck in high
relief, lightly toned.
NGC grade AU*; Strike: 5/5, Surface:
5/5.
Estimate Value ................................................ $1,500 - 2,000
1891
Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Tetradrachm
(16.77 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:
, the Dioskouroi, each holding palm branch and
couched lance, on horses rearing right; in lower right field,
monogram. Bopearachchi 6X; SNG ANS 472. Boldly struck and
lightly toned. Some minor test scrapes on the edges.
Very
Fine
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$700 - 800
From the Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from CNG in
the early 1990s.
1892
Indo-Greek Kingdom. Archebios. Silver Tetradrachm
(9.23 g), ca. 90-80 BC
.
, diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested
helmet adorned with bull' s horn and ear.
Reverse:
Zeus
Bremetes standing facing, preparing to hurl thunderbolt and
holding scepter; in lower right field, monogram. Bopearachchi
4A; SNG ANS 1296. Lustrous surfaces.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$400 - 500
From the Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from Econo-
mopoulos Enterprises in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
1893
Indo-Greek Kingdom. Hermaios. Silver Tetradrachm
(9.52 g), ca. 90-70 BC
. Near Pushkalavati, posthumously, ca.
80-75 BC.
, diademed and
draped bust of Hermaios right.
Reverse:
Zeus enthroned facing
slightly left, raising hand and holding scepter; in inner left and
right fields, monograms. Senior 26T.1; Bopearachchi 10I; SNG
ANS 1359-60. Toned.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $250 - 300
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Kovacs in
1984.