Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Euthydemos I Theos Megas AR Tetradrachm. Mint B ("Baktra"), circa 210-206 BC. Diademed head to right / Herakles seated to left on lion skin draped over rocks, holding club set on right leg; BAΣIΛEΩΣ and monogram to right, EYΘYΔHMOY to left. Glenn, Group IV (O94/R-[unlisted rev. die]); Kritt B13; Bopearachchi 9A; SNG ANS 136; HGC 12, 42. 16.36g, 30mm, 11h.
Good Extremely Fine; minor planchet flaws, attractive cabinet tone.
From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Ex Lampasas Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Sale 484, 27 January 2021, lot 471 (hammer: 3,250 USD);
Ex Peter K. Tompa Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 112, 11 September 2019, lot 396;
Acquired from Frank Kovacs, 19 November 2004.
Price realized | 3'200 GBP |
Starting price | 1'500 GBP |
Estimate | 2'500 GBP |