Tetradrachm with Bust of Eukratides

Culture: Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, 256–120 BCE
Period: Hellenistic period, 323–31 BCE
Depicted: Eukratides I, King of the Bactrian Empire, reigned 171–145 BCE
Date: c.171–135 BCE
Material: Silver
associated with: Asia
Classification: Coins & currency, metalwork
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 320 East
Dimensions: 16.36 grams
1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Cornelius F. P. Stueck
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 208:1991

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