Kings of Bactria, Eucratides I, circa 170-145.

Kings of Bactria, Eucratides I, circa 170-145. Tetradrachm, Merv circa 155-145 BC, AR 16.87 g. Naked, heroic and diademed bust of Eucratides I l., seen from behind, wearing horned helmet and holding spear in r. hand over r. shoulder. Rev. Dioscuri galloping r., each holding spear and palm branch; in r. field, monogram. Mitchiner 179a. Bopearachchi series 8, 57. Very rare. Minor edge marks, otherwise good very fine Nac 106 Lot 1212 May 2018