★ A fantastic portrait of Heliokles ★
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Heliokles, circa 145-130 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 13.63 g, 12 h), Baktra. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Heliokles to right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales. Rev. [Β]ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ - ΗΛΙΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ Zeus seated left, holding Nike in her right hand and scepter in her left; to lower left, M. Bopearachchi 3a. HGC 12, 170. A lovely example with a fantastic portrait. Minor flan faults and with light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 4'200 CHF |
Starting price | 250 CHF |