| Auction Date | Price Realized | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32189
Ancients
BACTRIAN KINGDOM. Diodotus I Soter, as Satrap (ca. 255-235 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.36 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 1/5, test cut, marks, edge bend. Mint A, probably Ai Khanoum (or nearby), in the name of Antiochus II, ca. 255-246 BC. Diademed head of Diodotus I right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Zeus, nude, striding left, seen from behind, brandishing thunderbolt with right hand, aegis over outstretched left arm; eagle with raised wings standing left to left of feet, wreath in inner left field. Bo... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 399
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II, circa 246-230 BC. (Bronze, 17 mm, 3.87 g, 6 h), mint B (probably Baktra). Laureate head of Zeus to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΟΔΟΤΟΥ Artemis advaincing right, holding torch with both hands; in right field, star. Bopearachchi 9A; HGC 12, 30 (R2). Holt I2. 32-38. Very rare and with an attractive reddish-brown patina. Very fine.
Starting price: 75 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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VAuctions - NBJ Auction 11, Lot 58
Greco-Baktrian Kingdom: Diodotos II Theos AR Tetradrachm. Coregency issue, struck in the name of Antiochos II of the Seleukid Empire. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum), circa 255-235 BC. Diademed head to right / Zeus Bremetes advancing to left, brandishing aegis and thunderbolt; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ to left, monogram above eagle at inner left. (15.38gm, 26mm) Near Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 1500 USD
Starting price: 700 USD... | 7 Apr 2024 | 700 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 307
Baktria, Sophytes AR Tetradrachm. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region, circa 246/5-235 BC. Attic standard. Head of Seleukos(?) to right, wearing laurel wreathed Attic helmet decorated with spiral pattern on crest and eagle wings on cheek-guard; no letters on bust truncation / Cockerel standing to right; kerykeion behind, ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ to right. Jansari 70 var. (O1/R-), cf. 72 (O-/R1): an apparent hybrid of dies with a Sophytes(?) obv. and a reverse previously known with Athena obv.; cf. Bopearachchi, ... | 21 Mar 2024 | 13,000 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 228
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. CU Dichalkon (21mm, 5.77 g, 6h). Aï Khanoum mint. Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos; kerykeion at point of neck / Athena standing facing, holding spear and resting hand on shield. Holt Series H, Group 1/1 = Kritt, pl. 11, H1; Bopearachchi 12A; SNG ANS 102-6; HGC 12, 25. Brown surfaces, slight double strike on obverse. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 80 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 229
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. CU Chalkous (14mm, 2.29 g, 6h). Aï Khanoum mint. Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos; kerykeion at point of neck / Athena standing facing, holding spear and resting hand on shield. Holt Series H, Group 1/1 = Kritt, pl. 11, H1; Bopearachchi 14A; SNG ANS 110-4 ; HGC 12, 31. Dark brown patina, some porosity, cleaning marks. VF. Rare.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 375 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 557, Lot 156
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 15.88 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes advancing left; to inner left, monogram above eagle standing left. Holt Series A, Group 6; Bopearachchi 2E; SNG ANS 77; HGC 9, 244. Areas of find patina, slight double strike and smoothing on reverse, porosity and surface crystallization. VF.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 6 Mar 2024 | 375 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 557, Lot 157
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.31 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, extended left arm draped with aegis, preparing to hurl thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, N above eagle standing left. Kritt, New, A7, Style 1; cf. Holt Series A, Group 7 (tetradrachm); Bopearachchi –; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; SC 629.1 (Ant... | 6 Mar 2024 | 1,900 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 557, Lot 158
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. CU (21mm, 7.29 g, 6h). Aï Khanoum mint. Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Athena standing facing, holding spear and resting hand on shield. Holt H1; Bopearachchi 12A; SNG ANS 102-6; HGC 12, 31. Red-brown patina, traces of green deposits, some roughness, flan preparation marks on reverse. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 6 Mar 2024 | 100 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 556, Lot 178
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.32 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, extended left arm draped with aegis, preparing to hurl thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, N above eagle standing left. Kritt, New, A7, Style 1; cf. Holt Series A, Group 7 (tetradrachm); Bopearachchi –; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; SC 629.1 (Ant... | 21 Feb 2024 | 2,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 555, Lot 259
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.60 g, 6h). Mint B ('Baktra'). Posthumous issue struck under Diodotos II, circa 235-225 BC. Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes left; eagle to left. Kritt B2; MPHB B Groups IV and V; Bopearachchi 6A; HGC 12, 21. Lightly toned, deposits, light marks. Near VF.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 7 Feb 2024 | 800 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 555, Lot 260
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.32 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, extended left arm draped with aegis, preparing to hurl thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, N above eagle standing left. Kritt, New, A7, Style 1; cf. Holt Series A, Group 7 (tetradrachm); Bopearachchi –; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; SC 629.1 (Ant... | 7 Feb 2024 | 2,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 555, Lot 262
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.69 g, 12h). Mint B ("Baktra"). Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes advancing left, brandishing aegis and thunderbolt; to inner left, monogram above eagle standing left; additional monogram to right. Cf. Holt Series F8; Bopearachchi –; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; HGC 12, –; Zeno –. Areas of find patina and deposits, light roughness. VF. Extremely rare.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 7 Feb 2024 | 600 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 555, Lot 273
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Agathokles Dikaios. Circa 185-175 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.44 g, 12h). Commemorative issue struck for Antiochos III of Syria. ANTIOXOY to right, NIKATOPOΣ to left, diademed head of Euthydemos right / BAΣIΛEONTOS to right, AΓAΘOKΛEOYΣ to left; DIKAIOY in exergue, Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, extended left arm draped with aegis, preparing to hurl thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, wreath above above eagle standing left; monogr... | 7 Feb 2024 | 1,600 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61356, Lot 25055
Ancients
BACTRIAN KINGDOM. Agathocles (ca. 185-180/170 BC). AR tetradrachm (30mm, 16.51 gm, 12h). VF, repaired. Attic standard. "Pedigree issue" commemorating Euthydemus I (ca. 230-200 BC). ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΥ-ΘΕΟΥ, diademed head of the deified Euthydemus I right / BAΣIΛEΥONTOΣ-AΓAΘOKΛEOYΣ-ΔIKAIOY, Heracles seated left on rock, club in right hand supported by right knee, left hand resting on lion skin draped over rocks; KP monogram in inner right field. Bopearachchi Série 16A. Evidence of repairs, thus ... | 29 Jan 2024 | 380 USD | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 48, Lot 1604
BACTRIA: Diodotos II Theos, ca. 235-225 BC, AR drachm (3.33g), Bop-7A, Mitch-75a, diademed head right // Zeus Bremetes standing left, brandishing thunderbolt and holding aegis, eagle at left foot, scratched on both sides, Choice VF.
Estimate: 150-200 USD
Starting price: 130 USD... | 18 Jan 2024 | 650 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5374
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (20mm, 8.34 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, aegis draped over outstretched left arm, and brandishing thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, wreath above eagle standing left. Kritt, New A8, Style 2; Holt Series A, Group 8; Bopearachchi 1A; SNG ANS 75; HGC 9, 234 (Antiochos II). Lightly toned, roughn... | 17 Jan 2024 | 3,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33182
Ancients
BACTRIAN KINGDOM. Agathocles (ca. 185-180/70 BC). AR tetradrachm (30mm, 16.80 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Merv mint (?), ca. 185-180 BC. Diademed, draped bust of Agathocles right; dotted border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕOYΣ, Zeus standing facing, scepter in left hand, figure of Hecate standing facing in right hand, holding torches in either hand; monogram in inner left field. Bopearachchi 1D. Bopearachchi & Rahman 149. SNG ANS 230. Clean, central strike with bold Fine Style dev... | 16 Jan 2024 | 2,800 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2024 NYINC Auction, Lot 50071
BAKTRIA. Kingdom of Baktria. Diodotos I (255-235 B.C.). AV Stater (8.67 gms), Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
cf. HGC-9, 233; cf. SC-629.1 (Antiochos II of Syria). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Zeus advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt and with aegis draped over outstretched arm; to inner left, N above eagle standing left. Quite RARE without the typical test cut, this example presents a high degree of shimming bri... | 12 Jan 2024 | 4,800 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 393
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater (20mm, 8.34 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochos II of Syria. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ down right, ANTIOXOY down left, Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, aegis draped over outstretched left arm, and brandishing thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, wreath above eagle standing left. Kritt, New A8, Style 2; Holt Series A, Group 8; Bopearachchi 1A; SNG ANS 75; MIG Typ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 5,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 395
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.34 g, 6h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, ΔIOΔOTOY to left, Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, extended left arm draped with aegis, preparing to hurl thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, wreath above eagle standing left. Kritt, New, D7, Style 3; Bopearachchi 5A; SNG ANS 82; HGC 12, 20 corr. (mint); Triton XXVI, lot 460 (same obv. die, but later d... | 9 Jan 2024 | 10,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 399
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Agathokles Dikaios. Circa 185-175 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.45 g, 12h). Commemorative issue struck for Antiochos III of Syria. ANTIOXOY to right, NIKATOPOΣ to left, diademedhead of Euthydemos right / BAΣIΛEONTOS to right, AΓAΘOKΛEOYΣ to left; DIKAIOY in exergue, Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, extended left arm draped with aegis, preparing to hurl thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, wreath above above eagle standing left; monogra... | 9 Jan 2024 | 7,000 USD | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 146
Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VI Dionysos. Silver Tetradrachm (16.06 g), 144-142 BC
Apamea on the Orontes, SE 170 (143/2 BC). Diademed and radiate head of Antiochos VI right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟY, the Dioskouroi on horseback left, each holding couched lance; in right field, TRY above monogram; below horses, date (OP); all within wreath. SC 2000.2f; HGC 9, 1032. Lightly toned. Good Very Fine. Ex Jacques Schulman 247 (May 1968), 2475 Antiochus IV was supported by the gen... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 30061
Ancients
BACTRIAN KINGDOM. Diodotus I/II, as Satrap (ca. 255-235 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.25 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, light marks. In the name of Antiochus II, First Diodotid Mint (Holt and Kritt's "Mint A"), probably Ai Khanoum (or nearby), ca. 255-246 BC. Diademed head of Diodotus I right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Zeus advancing left, nude, seen from behind, brandishing thunderbolt in raised right hand, aegis draped over outstretched left arm; N above eagle standing left in ... | 8 Jan 2024 | 6,500 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1943
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II, circa 235-225 BC. AE (Bronze, 21 mm, 5.92 g, 5 h), Aï Khanoum. Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] - ΔΙΟΔΟΤ[ΟΥ] Athena standing front, holding spear in her right hand and resting her left on shield. Bopearachchi 12A. HGC 12, 25. Some deposits, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 1654.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 60 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1944
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II, circa 235-225 BC. AE (Bronze, 21 mm, 6.89 g, 6 h), Aï Khanoum. Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕ[ΩΣ] - ΔΙΟΔΟΤ[ΟΥ] Athena standing front, holding spear in her right hand and resting her left on shield. Bopearachchi 12A. HGC 12, 25. Minor deposits, otherwise, good fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 45 CHF | |
Davissons, Ltd. - E-Auction 48, Lot 61
BAKTRIA. Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I or II. Circa 235-225 B.C. Æ half chalkous. 1.77 gm. 13 mm. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Athena standing facing, holding spear and resting hand on shield; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΟΔΟΤΟΥ. Holt H1.35-54. Bopearachchi 14A. HGC 12, 31 (Mint B, Baktra?). Cf. Kritt chapter 3 for mint attribution. Good Very Fine; rich brown patina; beautifully centered. Excellent for the type. Very Rare.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 6 Dec 2023 | 240 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 567
Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Agathokles Dikaios AR Tetradrachm. Circa 185-170 BC. "Pedigree issue". Diademed head of Euthydemos I to right; EYΘYΔHMOY before, ΘEOY behind / Herakles seated to left on rocky outcropping, holding club set on rock behind knee; BAΣIΛEYONTOΣ to right, ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕOYΣ to left, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ in exergue, monogram in inner right field. Glenn 175-6 (O31bis/R90); Bopearachchi 16B; SNG ANS 261; HGC 12, 87. 14.64g, 31mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; somewhat corroded. Very Rare.
From the Terner ... | 23 Nov 2023 | 280 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 549, Lot 300
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. CU (21mm, 8.30 g, 12h). Aï Khanoum mint. Laureate head of Zeus right / Artemis advancing right, holding torch; star to right. Holt I2; Bopearachchi 8A; HGC 12, 27. Brown patina with areas of red and green, deposits, some roughness, peripheral weakness on reverse, flan preparation marks, hint of smoothing . Near VF.
From the Mars Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 Nov 2023 | 70 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 549, Lot 301
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos. Circa 235-225 BC. CU (22mm, 8.07 g, 6h). Aï Khanoum mint. Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Athena standing facing, holding spear and resting hand on shield. Holt H1; Bopearachchi 12A; SNG ANS 102-6; HGC 12, 31. Rough brown patina with bronze highlights and traces of red, peripheral weakness on reverse. Near VF.
From the Mars Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 Nov 2023 | 80 USD | |
Spink - Auction 23108, Lot 1219
The 'Kyrios' Collection | Kingdom of Baktria, Diodotos I as Satrap, int he name of Antiogonos II (c. 255-239 BC) AR Tetradrachm, Balkh, Diademed head right rev. BASILEOS ANTIOXOY Zeus striding left, aegis on left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, monogram and eagle on left (Mitchener 64; SNG ANS 77) Very fine to good very fine.
From the collection of the late Reverend D. R. Steele, sold by Spink in 2009
Ex. Spink 9008 lot 362
Estimate: £300 - £400... | 24 Oct 2023 | 500 GBP | |
