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Coin of Eukratides I

170–145 BCE

Afghanistan, Bactria

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Medium
silver
Measurements
Diameter: 3.3 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Weight: 17 g (0.6 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski 2011.211.b
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Description

The twins Castor and Pollux were known as the Diosuroi in Greek mythology, and they were the children of Zeus and Leda. Together they also form the constellation Gemini. They frequently appeared on the reverse sides of Greek coinage, riding horses and holding spears, as they do on this Indo-Greek coin from the Hellenistic kingdom of Bactria.
A worn silver coin with uneven edges and a matte, gray patina features a central relief of two figures holding long spears while riding horses at a gallop toward our right. Arching above the scene is the Greek text "ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ." Below the riders, the text reads "ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ," and a small monogram sits to their right.

Coin of Eukratides I

170–145 BCE

Afghanistan, Bactria

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