BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.34 g, 6h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). EF.Triton XXVII Oriental Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold Sold For $ 10 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.34 g, 6h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, ΔIOΔOTOY to left, Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, extended left arm draped with aegis, preparing to hurl thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, wreath above eagle standing left. Kritt, New, D7, Style 3; Bopearachchi 5A; SNG ANS 82; HGC 12, 20 corr. (mint); Triton XXVI, lot 460 (same obv. die, but later die state). Lightly toned, slight marks and cabinet friction, traces of underlying luster. EF. Rare without the typical test cut. |