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BACTRIA: Eukratides I Megas, ca. 170-145 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.82g), NGC Choice AU

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BACTRIA: Eukratides I Megas, ca. 170-145 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.82g), NGC Choice AU
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BACTRIA: Eukratides I Megas, ca. 170-145 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.82g), Bop-8B, diademed and helmeted heroic bust left, seen from behind, brandishing spear in right hand // the Dioskouroi on horses prancing right, each holding spear and palm, monogram to lower right, small spot of flan flaw and edge chip, struck from an obverse die that masterfully captures the king's muscular physique, alluring satiny luster, one of the finest examples we have encountered of this famous type, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5, Fine Style, NGC graded Choice AU. This coin is accompanied by NGC's photo certificate without a holder. Eukratides I 'the Great' was one of the most important rulers of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom. During a roughly 26-year reign, he conquered large swaths of Pakistan and northern India and issued some of the finest coins of the ancient world, including a unique gold 20 stater (169.2g). It is through these miniature works of art bearing his image that he is remembered to this day.