Lot 396
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Amyntas Nikator. Circa 80-65 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 2.17 g, 12h). Good VF.
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Sold
$750
Est.
$500
Bids: 16
Timed Auction
Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Description
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Amyntas Nikator. Circa 80-65 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 2.17 g, 12h). Diademed heroic bust left, seen from behind, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear, aegis on shoulder, and brandishing spear / Zeus Nikephoros seated on throne facing slightly left; to inner left, monogram above ha? in Kharosthi. Bopearachchi 11A var. (no Kharosthi letter); cf. HGC 12, 426 (for general type); Zeno –. Find patina, scratches under patina, slight double strike on obverse. Good VF. Apparently unknown with the additional letter below the monogram.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413 (), lot 196.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 12:11:40 ET.

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