Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC AuctionAuction date: 12 January 2024
Lot number: 50071

Price realized: 4,800 USD   (Approx. 4,377 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


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 brilliance and allure.

Estimate: $5000 - $7000