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Fine Style Elephant Headdress Demetrius I

BACTRIAN KINGDOM. Demetrius I (ca. 200-185 BC). AR tetradrachm (30mm, 16.92 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Diademed, draped bust of Demetrius I right, seen from side, wearing headdress composed of elephant head, ears, trunk, and tusks; dotted border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIOY, Heracles standing facing, nude, crowning himself with wreath in right hand, club cradled in left arm and draped with lion skin; KP monogram to inner left. Bopearachchi 1B. HGC 12, 63. Matte finish on the flan with subtle luster on the high points.

From the Collection of Jonathan Kern to Benefit Charity.


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Auction Dates
January, 2025
21st-22nd Tuesday-Wednesday
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Sold on Jan 21, 2025 for: $2,400.00
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