BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Telephos Euergetes. Circa 80-70 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 2.12 g, 12h). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 405.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 750

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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Telephos Euergetes. Circa 80-70 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 2.12 g, 12h). Anguipede, the limbs terminating in lotus blossoms / Helios, radiate and holding scepter, standing left, and Selene, wearing crescent diadem, standing right; monogram to lower right. Bopearachchi Série 1 (monogram unlisted), but cf. Série 1 ([Æ] for monogram); Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; Zeno 64512 = Triton XII, lot 413; Zeno 98193 = NAC 123, lot 887 = CNG 87, lot 748; HGC 12, 409. Iridescent toning, roughness, struck with worn dies. VF. Third recorded specimen with this monogram.


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