Two Extremely Rare Strato Drachms

CNG 93, Lot: 689. Estimate $2000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Strato I Soter. Circa 105-85/0 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 2.48 g, 12h). Helmeted, diademed, and draped bust right / Athena Alkidemos standing left, brandishing thunderbolt and aegis; monogram to inner left. Bopearachchi 15A = Haughton, Silver 15 = MIG Type 326; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –. VF, a few minor deposits. Extremely rare.