Silver Tetradrachm of Euthydemus I of Bactria, Uncertain value, 230 BCE–200 BCE. 1995.51.39

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Obverse: Diademed head of young Euthydemus right

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Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΥ - Herakles seated on rock, in right hand club which rests vertically on pile of rocks in front

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 15.95
- Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 230 BCE - 200 BCE
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Euthydemus I of Bactria
- State: Kingdom of Bactria
Geographic
- Place of Production: Uncertain
- Region: Bactria
Reverse
- Symbol (RightField): Bopearachchi Monogram 171 , consists of Η, Α, and Ρ

References

Reference: Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coinage Euthydemus I 2.11
Citation: SNGANS.123
Reference: Mitch.85a
Reference: Bop.4A

Administrative History

Identifier: 1995.51.39
Lot: 1995.51
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Coen 14/1/76

Rights

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

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