BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 16.71 g, 12h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. VF.Electronic Auction 572 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 16.71 g, 12h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right; trace of grape bunch on bowl of helmet / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. Taylor, Birds Group 1.2, 9 = Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 9 (same obv. die); Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; SNG ANS –; SMAK pp. 64-70; HGC 12, –. Lightly tone with traces of iridescence, traces of deposits, areas of weakness. VF. |