BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (20mm, 8.34 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Choice EF.Triton XXVII Oriental Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold Sold For $ 5 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (20mm, 8.34 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ down right, ANTIOXOY down left, Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, aegis draped over outstretched left arm, and brandishing 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 Type 66a; SC 630; HGC 9, 234 (Antiochos II). Lightly toned, traces of underlying luster. Choice EF. With typical test cut in head. |