BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. Æ Half Chalkous (14mm, 1.54 g, 6h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum).Electronic Auction 457 Oriental Greek, Bronze Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. Æ Half Chalkous (14mm, 1.54 g, 6h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Athena standing facing, holding spear and resting hand on shield. Holt Series H, Group 1/1 = Kritt, pl. 11, H1; Bopearachchi 14A; HGC 12, 31. Earthen black-green patina, traces of green and red encrustation on obverse. VF. |