BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Hemidrachm (12mm, 1.69 g, 3h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Near VF.

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Lot: 214. Estimated: $ 150

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Hemidrachm (12mm, 1.69 g, 3h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right; grape bunch to left / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. SMAK pp. 64-70; Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 30-2; Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; SNG ANS 9-10; HGC 12, 9. Areas of find patina, porosity, roughness, light scrapes. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the Mars Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 29 November 2023 at 11:11:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.