BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.69 g, 12h). Mint B ("Baktra"). VF.Electronic Auction 564 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.69 g, 12h). Mint B ("Baktra"). Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes advancing left, brandishing aegis and thunderbolt; to inner left, monogram above eagle standing left; additional monogram to right. Cf. Holt Series F8; Bopearachchi –; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; HGC 12, –; Zeno –. Areas of find patina and deposits, light roughness. VF. Extremely rare. |