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Description: Silver tetradrachm of the Greco-Bactrian King Eucratides I (171-145 BC) with the Dioscuri. Obv: Bust of Eucratides. Helmet decorated with a bull's horn and ear. Rev: Depiction of the Dioscuri, each holding palm in left hand, spear in righthand. Greek legend: BASILEOS MEGALOY EUKRATIDOI "(of the) Great King Eucratides". Mint monogram below. Characteristics: Diameter 32 mm. Weight 15.9 g. Attic standard. One of the largest Hellenic coins ever minted.
Title: Tetradrachm Eukratides
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