BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides II Soter. Circa 145-140 BC. AR Drachm (19.5mm, 3.97 g, 12h). Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides II Soter. Circa 145-140 BC. AR Drachm (19.5mm, 3.97 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right / Apollo, holding arrow in hand, standing left and leaning on bow set on ground; monogram to inner left at feet. Cf. Bopearachchi 2A, pl. 23, A = MIG Type 165a = BMBI 5, pl. V, 5 (for type); Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; cf. Zeno 209791, 133214, and 13046; Triton XVII, lot 444; Triton XV, lot 1347. Toned with iridescence, traces of deposits, hint of smoothing, some surface crystallization. Good VF. Rare. |