Auction 69 - Coins, Medals, Unique Collectables
980 Coins - A special collection of Romanian and Transylvanian rarities, decorative objects, militaria, silverware, watches and unique collectibles
BACTRIAN KINGDOM, Demetrius I (ca. 200-185 BC) AR Tetradrachm (28 mm, 16.5 g.)
Diademed, draped bust of Demetrius I right, seen from side, wearing headdress composed of elephant head, ears, trunk, and tusks, dotted border / BA?I?E?? / ?HMHTPIOY, Heracles standing facing, nude, crowning himself with wreath in right hand, club cradled in left arm and draped with lion skin; KP monogram to inner left. Bopearachchi 1B. HGC 12, 63. Superb toning on a strong portrait. XF