Lot 34

Ancient Greco-Bactrian Euthydemos I Silver Hemidrachm

Auction # 21 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 5000 - 7000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
5.09 mm
Weight
0.57 gms
Denomination
Hemidrachm
Calendar/Year
220-200 BC

Ancient, Greco-Bactrian, Euthydemos I (220-200 BC), Silver Hemidrachm, 0.57 gms, 5.09 mm, Obverse: Diademed head of king facing to right, dotted border around, Reverse: Nude Herakles seated to left on a pile of rocks, holding a club in his right hand, Greek legend on either side reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ EYΘYΔHMOY’ (King Euthydemos), fine to very fine, rare.