Kingdom of Baktria, Eukratides I, Silver Tetradrachm Aramaic letters on left and

Aramaic letters on left and below throne

crowned quartered shield of arms in frame

a little weakly struck at French arms and corresponding part of obverse

three line inscription and date

12h (RIC 2

Kingdom of Baktria, Eukratides I, Silver Tetradrachm Aramaic letters on left andKingdom 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 473; Bopearachchi, 6 Z). Very well struck in high relief on a broad flan, lustrous, good extremely fine and most attractive.