Photo of collection object Coin of Eukratides I
Coin of Eukratides I, 170–145 BC. silver, Diameter: 3.3 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 3/16 in.). Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski, 2011.211. CC0.

Coin of Eukratides I

170–145 BC

Maker Unknown

Indian and Southeast Asian Art

Coin of Eukratides I, 170–145 BC. Afghanistan, Bactria, c. 2nd century BC. Silver; diameter: 3.3 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski 2011.211 Eukratides, a successor of Alexander in Bactria, wears a helmet with bull's ear and horn, like military leaders from Macedon, Alexander's homeland in the north of Greece. On the reverse Castor and Pollux, sons of Zeus, ride horseback. Because Alexander also was considered to be an offspring of Zeus, Eukratides referenced his link to Alexander by including Castor and Pollux on his coin.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Silver
Formatted Medium
silver
Medium
silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.3 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: BASILEOS MEGALOU EUKRATIDOU Translation: Of the Great King Eukratides
Accession Number
2011.211
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski
Rights Statement
CC0

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