CNG 88, Lot: 614. Estimate $20000. Sold for $12000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Strato I Soter. Circa 105-85/0 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 2.35 g, 12h). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ ΔIKAOY ΣTPATΩNOΣ, Diademed and draped bearded bust right / “Maharajasa tratarasa dhramikasa Stratasa” in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos standing facing, brandishing thunderbolt and aegis; monogram to inner left. Cf. Bopearachchi 19A (tetradrachm) and 20A (for type, but different monogram); cf. Haughton, Silver 13 (tetradrachm); Bopearachchi & Rahman -; SNG ANS -; CNG E-122, 178 (same dies). Good VF, toned, minor old edge chip. Second known specimen.