Stater - Eucratides I

Issuer Kings of Baktria
Year 170 BC - 145 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Gold Stater (20)
Currency Drachm (305-15BC)
Composition Gold
Weight 8.47 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIG#176 var., SNG ANS 9#163 var., Bop#5 var.
Obverse description High relief, diademed and draped bust of Eucratides right, wearing crested and broad-brimmed Bactrian helmet adorned with bull`s horn and ear. All within dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description The Dioscuri mounted right on rearing horses, holding palm fronds over shoulders and couched spears. A monogram in lower right field.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ ΔΙΦ
(Translation: Of Great King Eukratides)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (170 BC - 145 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6327316390
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