Ancient and Medieval Coins Canada

Auction 2  –  9 November 2019

Ancient and Medieval Coins Canada, Auction 2

Ancient and Medieval Coins

Sa, 09.11.2019, from 6:00 PM CET
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Description

GRECO-BAKTRIAN KINGDOM, Demetrios I Aniketos, c. 200-185 BCE, Æ trichalkon. 8.85g, 28mm.
Obv: Head of elephant right, wearing bell around neck.
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ; Kerykeion (caduceus); Φ to inner left.
SNG ANS 209-11
Estimate: 120

Demetrios, one of the most important Bactrian kings, was given the name “Invincible” (Aniketos) after his death due to his never having lost a battle. He conquered large regions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and also invaded India.

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Price realized 70 CAD 2 bids
Starting price 60 CAD
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