Greek Bactria - Imitative Tetradrachm > Lot No. 0049

Description:
Circa 171-145 BC, contemporary imitation. Obv: BASILEWS MEGAS EYKRATIDHS legend with heroic bust left, in helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear, seen from behind, brandishing spear in his right hand. Rev: HLIOKLEOYS KAI LAODIKHS legend with jugate diademed and draped busts of the princes Heliokles and Laodike right, HL monogram behind.

Measurements:
16.39 grams.

Condition:
Extremely fine.

References:
Sear - (cf 7572 for king's bust right); SNG ANS 526; Bop 16A.

Estimate: £600 - 800 (EUR 750 - 1,000; USD 950 - 1,270)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £100