Lot 4685
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Bactria, Kingdom of, Archebios, (c.75-65 B.C.), silver drachm, uncertain mint in eastern Gandhara, (2.40 g), obv. diademed and draped bust to right of Archebios, around **BASILEWS DIKAIOU NIKHFOPOU ARCEBIOU*, rev. radiate Zeus standing facing brandishing thunderbolt and holding sceptre, with Karoshthi legend around, monogram C in right field, (S.7681, M.357b, Bopearachchi Series 3, 12 pl.50; HGC 12, 439 [R2]). Attractive grey tone, nearly extremely fine, very rare.
Ex CNG Triton III, November 30-December 1, 1999 (lot 3771 part).
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $250