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| Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 133 | Auction date: 15 September 2026 |
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| Lot description: BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Strato I Soter. Circa 105-85/0 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 9.80 g, 12h). Diademed and draped beardless bust right; one diadem tie angled / Athena Alkidemos standing left, brandishing thunderbolt and aegis; monogram to inner left. Bopearachchi 9D; cf. Haughton, Silver 1 and pl. VIII, 3 (same dies); Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS –; MIG Type 320a; HGC 12, 324. Toned, hairlines. EF. Very rare. Like most Indo-Greek rulers, Strato I is unknown to history apart from his coins, which suggest his rule encompassed Gandhara and the Punjab. His earliest coins show a youthful bust jugate with Agathokleia, possibly his mother. His solo portraits show a somewhat older visage, some sporting a broad-rimmed helmet like that of Eukratides. Athena appears in several poses on the reverses of his coins, here in the traditional stance of Athena Alkidemos, preparing to hurl a thunderbolt. Estimate: 2000 USD |  |
