Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 555Auction date: 7 February 2024
Lot number: 260

Price realized: 2,500 USD   (Approx. 2,331 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


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 (Antiochos II of Syria) var. (same); HGC 9, 233. Lightly toned, deposits, traces of die rust and die wear, typical test cut. Good VF.


Estimate: 1500 USD