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Collection Online as of April 18, 2024

Coin of Eukratides I

Coin of Eukratides I

170–145 BCE
silver
Diameter: 3.3 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski 2011.211.b
Location: not on view

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.
  • ?-c. 2000
    (Bruce Ferrini [1949-2010], Akron, OH, sold to Dr. Norman Zaworski)
    c. 2000-2011
    Dr. Norman Zaworski [1920-2013], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art
    2011-
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2011.211.b