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Four Baktrian Rarities

CNG 103, Lot: 460. Estimate $500.
Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Drachm (13mm, 3.90 g, 2h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. SMAK pp. 64-70; Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; SNG ANS 7-8; HGC 12, 6. Near EF, toned. Rare.