Description
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.
Provenance
Bruce Ferrini, approximately 2000; Dr. Norman Zaworski (?-c. 2000); Dr. Norman Zaworski [1920-2013], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (c. 2000-2011); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (2011-)
Accession Number
2011.211.a
Medium
silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.3 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Classification
Silver
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski