BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Didrachm (16.5mm, 7.86 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Good VF.

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Oriental Greek, Silver

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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Didrachm (16.5mm, 7.86 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right; monogram behind helmet / Owl standing right, head facing; behind, prow of galley right above grape bunch. Taylor, Birds Group 2.16; Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 44; Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; SNG ANS 6; SMAK pp. 64-70; HGC 12, 5. Glossy find patina, slightly worn at high points, some roughness, slight doubling, struck on a compact flan. Good VF. Rare denomination.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 11:23:40 ET.

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