© Bibliothèque nationale de France
© Bibliothèque nationale de France
20 Staters - Eukratides I 190 BC - 150 BC
| Gold | 169.20 g | 56 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Baktria |
|---|---|
| King | Eucratides I (Εὐκρατίδης) (171 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | 20 Staters (400) |
| Currency | Drachm (305-15BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 169.20 g |
| Diameter | 56 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, holding spears, on horseback right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ
ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ
Translation: Of the Great King Eukratides
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Staters - Eukratides I (190 BC - 150 BC) from Kings of Baktria made of Gold weighing 169.20 g is that it features the image of Eukratides I, who was a powerful king of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, and the coin was used as a means of exchange and trade during his reign.
