BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Diomedes Soter. Circa 115-105 BC. AR Tetradrachm (19mm, 9.88 g, 12h).

Triton XXV
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Oriental Greek, Silver

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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Diomedes Soter. Circa 115-105 BC. AR Tetradrachm (19mm, 9.88 g, 12h). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ ΔIOMHΔOY, diademed and draped bust right / Maharajasa tratarasa Diyumitasa in Kharosthi, the Dioskouroi on rearing horses right, holding palm fronds and spears; monogram to lower right. Bopearachchi 3A; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS 1215; MIG Type 347a; HGC 12, 279. In NGC encapsulation 2051085-002, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Outstanding portrait. Very rare.

From the Melinda Collection.

Like his near-contemporary Philoxenos, Diomedes seems to have ruled over parts of the Paropamisadai, Punjab and Gandhara. His reverse type copies the famous issues of Eukratides I the Great, but whether this implies a familial connection or simply seeks to portray Diomedes as a great ruler and conqueror like Eukratides is unknown.

The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session Two – Greek Coinage (Part 2) through Roman Provincial Coinage will be held Tuesday afternoon, 11 January 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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