Davissons, Ltd. > E-Auction 48 | Auction date: 6 December 2023 |
Lot number: 61 Price realized: 240 USD (Approx. 222 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: 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 |