CNG 103, Lot: 463. Estimate $300. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BAKTRIA, Local issues. Sophytes. Circa 280/78-270 BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.49 g, 6h). Attic standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Male head right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with laurel wreath [and wing on cheek piece] / Cock standing right; kerykeion to left. SMAK p.70; Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; SNG ANS 26; HGC 12, 17. Near EF, toned, light roughness. Very rare and exceptional for issue.