BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Apollodotos II Soter Philopator Megas. Circa 80-65 BC. AR Tetradrachm (7.53 g, 12h). With reverse type and legend of Azilises.

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Lot: 510. Estimated: $ 1 500

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 2 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Apollodotos II Soter Philopator Megas. Circa 80-65 BC. AR Tetradrachm (7.53 g, 12h). With reverse type and legend of Azilises. BAΣIΛE[ΩΣ] MEΓ[AΛ]OY ΣΩTHPOΣ KAI [...]ΠAT•P[...] AΠ•ΛΛ•Δ•T•Y, diademed and draped bust right / Maharajasa mahatasa a[yilish?]sa in Kharosthi, king right on horseback, holding whip, monograms to left and right. Senior G-30g (this coin illustrated); Bopearachchi –, but cf. Série 4A = HGC 12 390 illustration (for type); Zeno –. Find patina, roughness and corrosion, crystallized. Fine. Extremely rare, none in CoinArchives.


Closing Date and Time: 22 September 2021 at 12:49:40 ET.

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