 BAKTRIA. Eukratides I, ca. 171-145 B.C. Dynastic Tetradrachm. Attic standard. Helmeted, diademed and draped Eukratides bust r. Rv. Jugate busts of his parents Heliokles and Laödike r., control monogram behind. 16.17 grams. Bop.Sér.15A. Granular surfaces. Very Fine. (Est. $1,400-$1,600)
Eukratides usurped the throne from Antimachos, who was the rightful heir of Demetrios. Depicting his father and mother on this coin was a propaganda device to establish legitamacy and proclaim and usher in his new dynasty.
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