★ Imitating Athenian types. Rare denomination. ★

KINGS of BAKTRIA. Sophytes. Circa 305-294 BC. AR Hemidrachm (1.41 gm; 10 mm). Local standard. Imitating Athenian types. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and a spiral palmette on the bowl / AQE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within shallow incuse square. Bopearachchi, Sophytes Series 1A; SNG ANS 9-10; MIG -; MACW -. Choice VF / EF. Rare denomination.