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Tetradrachm - Eucratides I 170 BC - 145 BC
| Silver | 16.89 g | 35 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 | 16.89 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#419158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Dioskouroi on horses prancing to right, each holding spear and palm; monogram in lower left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ MEΓAΛOY ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ
Translation: The great king Eukratides
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Eucratides I coin is that it features the first known portrait of a Greek king on a coin, with Eucratides I depicted wearing a royal diadem and a beard. This coinage was a significant innovation in the ancient world, as it introduced the concept of a standardized currency and helped to establish the use of portraits on coins as a way to promote the ruler's image and authority.
