Lot 2634
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Agathocles, (c.171-160 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.07 g), obv. diademed bust of Agathocles to right, dotted border, rev. **BASILEWS AGAQOKLEOUS*, Zeus standing facing with sceptre in left hand, holding torch bearing figure of Hekate, **FLW* monogram in left field, (S.7552 [?2000], M.137, Bop. Series 1 D, HGC 12, 81 [R1]). Well centred, lightly toned, porous obverse and reverse fields with corrosion and scratches, otherwise very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from R. Loosely 24 December 2009 coming from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 92 (lot 5159).
- Estimate
- $900
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $600