BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Drachm (14mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Near VF.

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Lot: 253.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Drachm (14mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. Taylor, Birds Group 1.1, 25; Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry –, but cf. 30 (hemidrachm); Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; SMAK pp. 64-70; HGC 12, 6 = ANS 7. Traces of find patina, numerous cleaning marks. Near VF. Rare.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 11:24:00 ET.

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