BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.33 g, 12h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 564
Lot: 254.
Closing Date: Jun 19 2024 10:00 ET

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Estimate: $ 1 000

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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.33 g, 12h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, aegis draped over outstretched left arm, and brandishing thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, N above eagle standing left. Kritt, New, A7, Style 1; cf. Holt Series A, Group 7 (tetradrachm); Bopearachchi –; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; SC 629.1 (Antiochos II of Syria) var. (same); HGC 9, 233. Lightly toned, deposits in devices, numerous marks, bent flan, typical test cut. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 19 June 2024 at 11:24:20 ET.

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