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BACTRIA: Eukratides I Megas, ca. 170-145 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.95g), NGC Choice AU

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BACTRIA: Eukratides I Megas, ca. 170-145 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.95g), NGC Choice AU
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BACTRIA: Eukratides I Megas, ca. 170-145 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.95g), Bop-1D, diademed and draped bust right // the Dioskouroi on horses prancing right, each holding spear and palm, monogram to lower right, a wonderful strike from a pair of well-executed dies, lustrous with a touch of toning, a gorgeous demonstration of the numismatic mastery of the Bactrian artisans, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, Fine Style, NGC graded Choice AU. 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.