CNG 93, Lot: 690. Estimate $1000. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Strato I Soter. Circa 105-85/0 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 1.96 g, 11h). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝΟΣ, helmeted, diademed, and draped bust right / “Maharajasa tratarasa dhramikasa Stratasa” in Kharosthi, Athena Alkidemos standing facing, brandishing thunderbolt and aegis; monogram to inner right. Cf. Bopearachchi 24A (tetradrachm); Haughton, Silver –; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; MIG –; cf. CNG 88, lot 614 (for rev. type). VF, toned, porous. Apparently unique.