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Tetradrachm - Eukratides I 170 BC - 145 BC
| Silver | 17.02 g | 34.0 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 | 17.02 g |
| Diameter | 34.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Dioskouri galloping to right, each holding spear and palm branch. Below on the right, monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ
ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ
Translation: Of Great King Eukratides
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Eukratides I coin features a unique blend of Greek and Indian artistic styles, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the reign of Eukratides I. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Eukratides I wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse side depicts a seated Zeus, a common motif in Greek coinage, but with distinctly Indian features, such as the lotus flower and the wheel of dharma. This fusion of artistic styles is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Baktria kingdom during the Hellenistic period.
