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Tetradrachm - Eukratides I 170 BC - 145 BC
| Silver | 17.06 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 | 17.06 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#401736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Dioskouroi on horses prancing to right, each holding spear and palm; BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY above, EYKPATIΔOY below, monogram in lower right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ
ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ
Translation: Of Great King Eukratides
Comment
Bopearachchi & Rahman 252-254.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Eukratides I coin features a unique blend of Greek and Indian artistic styles, reflecting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the rule of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Eukratides I, while the reverse side shows a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, with the addition of a Buddhist wheel and a Hindu deity, highlighting the cultural fusion that characterized the period. This blending of artistic styles is a distinctive feature of the coin and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
