BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Didrachm (18mm, 7.91 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region.

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Lot: 398. Estimated: $ 300

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Didrachm (18mm, 7.91 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right; monogram to left / Owl standing right, head facing; to upper left, prow of galley right above grape bunch. SMAK pp. 64-70; cf. Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 47/48 (for obv./rev. dies); cf. Bopearachchi, Sophytes, Group 1A and pl. I, 8 (tetradrachm); SNG ANS 4; HGC 12, 3. Light roughness on obverse. VF.

From the Nomisma Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 8 January 2020 at 12:12:20 ET.

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