BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 16.94 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Near EF.

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Lot: 231. Estimated: $ 500

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 16.94 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right; monogram behind helmet / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind, grape bunch above tail. Taylor, Birds Group 2.7, 59 and 61 = Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 13-14 (same obv. die); Bopearachchi, Sophytes 6-7; SNG ANS –; SMAK pp. 64-70; HGC 12, –. Iridescent toning. Near EF. Rare.

From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 63 (7 November 2019), lot 365.


Closing Date and Time: 3 April 2024 at 11:16:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.