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Tetradrachm - Eucratides I 170 BC - 145 BC
| Silver | 15.89 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Baktria |
|---|---|
| King | Eucratides I (Εὐκρατίδης) (171 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170 BC - 145 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (305-15BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.89 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#419157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Dioskouroi on horses prancing to right, each holding spear and palm; monogram in lower right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Eucratides I coin was used as a form of currency during the reign of Eucratides I, who was the ruler of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom in the 2nd century BC. The coin features an image of Eucratides I on one side and a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 15.89 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite being over 2,000 years old, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians.
