BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Hemidrachm (11mm, 1.59 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region.

Electronic Auction 459
Lot: 400. Estimated: $ 100

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Hemidrachm (11mm, 1.59 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right; grape bunch to left / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. SMAK pp. 64-70; Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; cf. SNG ANS 9 (for type); HGC 12, 9 var. (no grape bunch); Zeno –. Toned, obverse off center. VF. Extremely rare.

From the Asher D. Atchick Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 402 (26 July 2017), lot 378.


Closing Date and Time: 8 January 2020 at 12:13:00 ET.

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