BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.30 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Good VF.

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Lot: 254. Estimated: $ 1 500

Oriental Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 2 750. 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 (18mm, 8.30 g, 6h). In 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, N above eagle standing left. Kritt, New, A7, Style 1; cf. Holt Series A, Group 7 (tetradrachm); Bopearachchi –; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; SC 629.1 (Antiochos II of Syria) var. (same); HGC 9, 233. Lightly toned, marks, slight die rust, traces of underlying luster, typical obverse test cut. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 11:24:20 ET.

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