BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.20 g, 6h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Struck circa 239/8-230 BC. Near VF.Electronic Auction 572 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 900. 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 Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.20 g, 6h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Struck circa 239/8-230 BC. Diademed head of Diodotos I right / Zeus Bremetes advancing left, brandishing aegis and thunderbolt; to inner left, monogram above eagle standing left. Holt Series D, Group 8; Kritt D8; Bopearachchi 6F; HGC 12, 22. Toned with iridescence, porosity, cleaning marks, areas of weak strike. Near VF. |