BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Demetrios I Aniketos. Circa 200-185 BC. Æ Dichalkon (24mm, 6.61 g, 12h). Near EF.Electronic Auction 539 Oriental Greek, Bronze Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Demetrios I Aniketos. Circa 200-185 BC. Æ Dichalkon (24mm, 6.61 g, 12h). Bearded bust of Herakles right, wearing ivy wreath and lion skin; club over shoulder / Artemis standing facing, holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver; monogram to inner left. Bopearachchi 4C; MPHB dies O4/R7; SNG ANS 204; HGC 12, 68. Iridescent brown surfaces, slight porosity, minor deposits and double strike on reverse. Near EF. |