Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2781 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $120
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SOLD $90
BAKTRIA, Kingdom of, Apollodotos II, (c.85-65 B.C.), silver drachm, uncertain mint in Punjab, (2.22 g), obv. diademed and draped bust to right of Apollodotos II, around **BASILEWS MEGALOU SWTHROS FILOPATOROS / APOLLODTOU*, rev. Athena Promachos advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt and shield, Karoshthi legend around, monogram I in right field, (S.7672, M.424a, Bopearachchi Series 2, 13 pl.61; HGC 12, 392 [R]). Attractive grey tone, good very fine, rare.
Ex CNG Triton III, November 30-December 1, 1999 (lot 3771 part).
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BAKTRIA, Kingdom of, Apollodotos II, (c.85-65 B.C.), silver drachm, uncertain mint in Punjab, (2.22 g), ...
Estimate $120
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