Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 22  –  20 - 21 August 2022

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 22

The Collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg of Ancient, Medieval and Modern Coins

Part 1: Sa, 20.08.2022, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 21.08.2022, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ A fine style portrait of Antialkidas ★

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Antialkidas, circa 130-120 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 2.45 g, 1 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ / ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Antialkidas to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa jayadharasa Amtialkidasa' (in Karoshti) Zeus seated facing slightly to left, holding Nike in his right hand and scepter in his left; to left, forepart of elephant to right; below throne, monogram. Bopearachchi 9A. HGC 12, 255. Beautifully toned and with a portrait of fine style. Light deposits, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Dr. F. Sternberg on 8 December 1967.

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