2004.28: Obol of Eukratides I of Baktria
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 2004.28
- People
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Eukratides I, Greek (r. c. 170-145 BCE)
- Title
- Obol of Eukratides I of Baktria
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 170-135 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Bactria
- Period
- Hellenistic period, Middle
- Culture
- Graeco-Bactrian
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/57580
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 0.7 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- obol
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Reverse Inscription: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Bop. Eucratide I 3D; Mitch. 180d
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Marian H. Phinney and Ancient Art Acquisitions Funds
- Accession Year
- 2004
- Object Number
- 2004.28
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust of Eucratides I, diademed and draped right.
Rev.: Two pilei with stars, palms to right of each.
Verification Level
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