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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2716
People
Eukratides I, Greek (r. c. 170-145 BCE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Eukratides
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
170- 145 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Bactria
Period
Hellenistic period, Middle
Culture
Graeco-Bactrian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/170164

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
17.37 g
Die Axis
2
Denomination
tetradrachm

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Bop. 6 T p. 205

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.2716
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv. Bust of Eucratides in crested Bactrian helmet adorned with horn and ear. Fillet border.
Reverse:; mounted Dioscuri holding palm braches over r. shoulders and lowered spears, riding r.; symbol to right [circle within three sides of a square].

Verification Level

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