BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Nikias Soter. Circa 129-125 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 2.20 g, 12h). Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 404. Estimated: $ 1 000

Oriental Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Nikias Soter. Circa 129-125 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 2.20 g, 12h). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ NIKIOY, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / maharajasa tratarasa nikiasa in Kharosthi, Nikias advancing left, raising hand and holding palm; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 3A; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS 1265 corr. (monogram); MIG Type 379a; HGC 12, 232. Toned slight double strike on reverse. Good VF. Extremely rare, possibly the finest offered at auction.

From the Robert J. Weinstein Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Two – Lot 338–647 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 9 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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