| Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 404 Price realized: 4,000 USD (Approx. 3,664 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Nikias Soter. Circa 129-125 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 2.20 g, 12h). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ NIKIOY, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / maharajasa tratarasa nikiasa in Kharosthi, Nikias advancing left, raising hand and holding palm; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 3A; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS 1265 corr. (monogram); MIG Type 379a; HGC 12, 232. Toned slight double strike on reverse. Good VF. Extremely rare, possibly the finest offered at auction. From the Robert J. Weinstein Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group. Estimate: 1000 USD |  |
