BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. Fourrée AR Drachm (17mm, 2.65 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, extending arm draped with aegis and brandishing thunderbolt; ; in inner left field, wreath above eagle standing left. Cf. Kritt, New A8, Style 2 (AV stater); cf. Holt Series C, Group 3; cf. Bopearachchi 3A; SNG ANS –; Zeno –; cf. HGC 9, 234 (Antiochos II). Bright surface, breaks in plating revealing bronze core underneath. Near VF. Rare.
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