Kings of Bactria, Joint satrapy of Diodotus I and Diodotus II, circa 250 – 235. Stater, Balkh circa 250-235, AV 8.41 g. Diademed of Diodotus II r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΔΙΟΔΟΤΟΥ Zeus advancing l., hurling thunderbolt and with aegis draped on extended r. arm, beneath which wreath; at his feet, eagle l. Bopearachchi série 5, 8-11, pl. 1. Mitchner 73a.
Extremely rare. A lovely portrait of excellent Hellenistic
style perfectly struck on full flan. Extremely fine
Ex NGSA sale 1, 2000, 116.
Price realized | 14'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |