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Auction: 3014 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 149

Eukratides I (c. 171-145 B.C.), AR Tetradrachm, 16.00g., diademed and draped bust of King, wearing crested helmet decorated with bull's horn and ear, seen from behind in heroic pose, throwing spear left, rev. BAØIËEÙØ MEÃAËOY EYKPATIÄOY, Dioskouroi charging right with palms and lances, monogram in right field (SNG ANS 485; Bop. Series 8, B. 56-9; Mitch. 179a; Qunduz 243-4), old knock on cheek and in field left, very fine, rare Estimate £ 1,200-1,500 PROVENANCE: Purchased March 1986

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