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). Good VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5374. Estimated: $ 2 000

Oriental Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 3 000. 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 / 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; HGC 9, 234 (Antiochos II). Lightly toned, roughness, test cut on obverse with corresponding damage on reverse. Good VF.

From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Künker 376 (18 October 2022), lot 4832; CNG 64 (24 September 2003), lot 541.


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 12:04:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.