BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.07 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region.

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Lot: 144. Estimated: $ 300

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.07 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right; [ΣTA to left MNA below] / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; grape bunch above tail. SMAK pp. 64-70; cf. Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 1-2 (for type); Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; HGC 12, –; Zeno –; Roma E-Sale 42, lot 274 (same dies, but ΣTA MNA off flan). Toned, some porosity. Near VF.

From the Nomisma Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 4 December 2019 at 10:47:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.