Ancient Greek Silver Coin of King Eucratides I (Greco-Bactrian Kingdom)

Eucratides I Greco-Bactria Silver Obol (171-145 BC) — Tiny Hellenistic Silver

Tiny silver obol (0.57g) from King Eucratides I — powerful Greco-Bactrian ruler (Afghanistan/Central Asia). Smallest denomination for everyday eastern Greek transactions.

Hellenistic Frontier Design

• Obverse: Diademed + draped bust right — King Eucratides I portrait

• Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ + Dioscuri caps with stars + palm; monogram

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Obol (1/6 drachm — daily small change)

• Weight: 0.57 grams

• Reference: Bopearachchi p.301, Series 3, monogram G

• Period: 171-145 BCE

Greek Culture's Eastern Edge

• Greco-Bactrian Kingdom post-Alexander conquests

• Dioscuri caps = divine twin protection

• Greek language/officialdom in Central Asia

• Persistent Hellenism in remote frontier

Collector Essential

Remarkable tiny silver from Silk Road Greek kingdom. Perfect Greco-Bactrian civilization outpost type.