BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.34 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). EF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 394.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Gold

Estimate: $ 5 000

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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.34 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, ANTIOXOY to left, 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, slight edge mark. EF. Rare without the typical test cut.

From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Calgary Coin Gallery, September 2017. Ex George W. La Borde Collection.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 28 May at 2 PM ET.

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