File:Tetradrachm Eukratides.jpg

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English: Silver tetradrachm of the Greco-Bactrian King Eucratides I (171-145 BC) with the Dioscuri.

Obv: Bust of Eucratides. Helmet decorated with a bull's horn and ear.
Rev: Depiction of the Dioscuri, each holding palm in left hand, spear in righthand. Greek legend: BASILEOS MEGALOY EUKRATIDOI "(of the) Great King Eucratides". Mint monogram below.

Characteristics: Diameter 32 mm. Weight 15.9 g. Attic standard. One of the largest Hellenic coins ever minted.
Français : Tétradrachme en argent du roi gréco-bactrien Eucratidès Ier (171-145 av. J.-C.) avec les Dioscures.

Pile : Buste d'Eucratidès. Casque décoré d'une corne et d'une oreille de taureau.
Face : Dioscures à cheval, tenant chacun une palme dans la main gauche et une lance dans la main droite. Inscription : BASILEOS MEGALOY EUKRATIDOI "(du) Grand roi Eucratidès".

Caractéristiques: Diamètre 32 mm. Poids 15,9 g. Standard attique. Une des plus grandes pièces hellénistiques jamais fondues.
Ελληνικά: Ασημένιο τετράδραχμο του Ευκρατίδη Α΄ της Βακτρίας (171-145 π.Χ.) με τους Διόσκουρους.

Πρόσθια όψη: Ο Ευκρατίδης. Το κράνος του είναι διακοσμημένο με κέρατο και αυτί ταύρου.

Οπίσθια όψη: Οι Διόσκουροι, ο καθένας με φοίνικα στο αριστερό του χέρι και λόγχη στο δεξί : ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ
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