BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Strato II and Strato III, circa 25-10 BC. Drachm (Billon, 15 mm, 2.41 g, 12 h). ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛ / ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝΟΣ Diademed and draped bust of Starto II, with elderly features, to right. Rev. Maharajasa tratarasa Stratasa putrasa chasa priyapita Stratasa Athena Promachos advancing left, holding forth shield in left hand and brandishing thunderbolt in right; letter in right field. Bopearchchi 6. HGC 12, 483. SNG ANS 1734-6. Rare. Toned. Scratch in obverse field, otherwise, good fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Gorny & Mosch 115, 5 March 2003, 1229.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 30 CHF |