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Greek, Indo-Greek, Euthydemos II, cupronickel alloy coin, c. 185-180 BC, Apollo/tripod
Greek, Indo-Greek, Euthydemos II, cupronickel alloy coin, c. 185-180 BC, Apollo/tripod
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Greek, Indo-Greek, Euthydemos II, cupronickel alloy coin, c. 185-180 BC, Apollo/tripod. 23 mm, 7.29 g.
The use of cupronickel for coinage was pioneered in ancient Bactria by Euthydemos II, who briefly struck several denominations in this alloy, which is more durable than copper.
VF, roughness, surface marks. Rare.
SNG ANS 224

