BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. AV Stater (20mm, 8.33 g, 6h). n the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Near EF.Electronic Auction 530 Oriental Greek, Gold Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. AV Stater (20mm, 8.33 g, 6h). n the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, extended left arm draped with aegis, preparing to hurl thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, wreath above eagle standing left. Kritt, New, A8, Style 2; Holt Series A, Group 8; Bopearachchi 1A; SNG ANS 75; MIG 66a; SC 630; HGC 9, 234 (Antiochos II). Lightly toned, slightly wavy flan, underlying luster. Near EF. With typical test cut in head. |