Silver Tetradrachm, Bactria, 170 BC - 145 BC. 1997.9.68

Obverse: Diademed bust of king r., wearing crested helmet, seen from back, thrusting spear with upraised r.

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

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Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight: 16.95
- Diameter: 40

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range
- From Date: 170 BC
- To Date: 145 BC
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Denomination: Struck
Material: Silver
Reverse
- Deity: Dioscuri
Geographic
- Region: Bactria
Authority
- Dynasty: Bactria
- Authority: Eucratides I

References

Reference: B. 8B

Administrative History

Identifier: 1997.9.68
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society

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