Latin legend and outer beaded border surrounding both sides
denomination above
holding an eagle and a sceptre
crowned Irish harp (Davis 35)
third coinage (1619-25)
Kingdom of Baktria, Eukratides I, SIlver Tetradrachm Latin legend and outer beadedKingdom of Baktria, Eukratides I (c. 171 145 B. C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Diademed head of King facing right, wearing a crested helmet decorated with the ear and horn of a bull, rev. BAIE MEAOY EYKPATIOY, Dioskouroi prancing right, holding palms and spears, a monogram on right, 17. 03g, 12h (SNG ANS 472; Bopearachchi, 6 X). Of delicate and youthful style (preferred by many for its aesthetic appeal), excellent metal, well struck and detailed, a small