BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 285/3-280/78 BC. AR Obol (8mm, 0.42 g, 9h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region.

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Lot: 370. Estimated: $ 150

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 285/3-280/78 BC. AR Obol (8mm, 0.42 g, 9h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Head of Kybele or Tyche right, wearing mural crown / Eagle standing left, head right, with wings spread. Cf. SMAK p.70 and pl. 30 (for rev.); Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; SNG ANS –; HGC 12, –; Triton XIV, lot 409 = CNG 66, lot 928; CNG 69, lot 780; CNG 61, lot 789. Struck with worn dies, some roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the Nomisma Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 29 January 2020 at 12:03:00 ET.

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