Silver Drachma of Eucratides I of Bactria, Bactria, 170 BCE–145 BCE. 1979.45.39

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Obverse: Diademed bust of king r., wearing crested helmet adorned with ear & horn of bull

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Reverse: BASI E S/ME A OY/EYKPATI OY - Mounted Dioscuri holding palms & spears, prancing r.

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 4.01

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 170 BCE - 145 BCE
Denomination: Drachma
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Eucratides I of Bactria
- - State: Kingdom of Bactria
- State: Indo-Greek Kingdoms
Geographic
- Region: Bactria
Reverse
- Symbol (LeftField): Bopearachchi Monogram 159 , consists of Μ and Α

References

Reference: Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coinage Eucratides I 8.6
Reference: Bop.7.I

Administrative History

Identifier: 1979.45.39
Lot: 1979.45
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- William F. Spengler, 16 Dec. 1978

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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