BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Apollodotos II Soter Philopator Megas, circa 85-65 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 9.09 g, 11 h). ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡOΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ / ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ Diademed and draped bust of Apollodotos to right. Rev. Maharajasa tratarasa / Apaladatasa (in Kharosthi) Athena Alkidemos advancing to left, brandishing thunderbolt with her left hand and with a shield over her right arm; in field tο lower left, monogram. Bopearachchi 3B. HGC 12, 389. SNG ANS 1570-2. Obverse heavily smoothed and numerous scratches, otherwise, good fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Künker 89, 8 March 2004, 1645.
Price realized | 110 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |