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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Baktria with bust of Antimachos I
Greek
Hellenistic Period
about 185–170 B.C.
Mint: Baktria (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 16.80 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.202
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2239.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Antimachos I to right, wearing chlamys, diadem and flat hat.
Reverse: Poseidon, facing, wearing himation and wreath; holding trident in right hand and in lowered left hand, palm branch bound with fillet.
Inscription in Greek at right and left. Monogram at right.
Reverse: Poseidon, facing, wearing himation and wreath; holding trident in right hand and in lowered left hand, palm branch bound with fillet.
Inscription in Greek at right and left. Monogram at right.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: U.S. Private Collection; April 4, 1935: Anonymous gift to MFA in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)