Triton XVIII, Lot: 846. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Archebios Dikaios Nikephoros. Circa 75-65 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 9.84 g, 12h). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔIKAIOY NIKHΦOPOY APXEBΙOY, diademed and draped bust right /
Maharajasa dhramikasa jayadharasa Akhebiyasa in Kharosthi, Zeus standing facing, brandishing thunderbolt in raised right hand and cradling scepter in left arm; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 2F; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS 1285 (same obv. die); MIG Type 356e; Sunrise –. EF, traces of light toning in devices, a couple of minor deposits at edges. Good metal for issue.