Roma Numismatics

Auction XXIII  –  24 - 25 March 2022

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXIII

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 24.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Fr, 25.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Agathokles Dikaios AR Tetradrachm. Commemorative issue struck for Diodotos I in the name of Antiochos II. Circa 185-170 BC. Diademed head of Diodotos to right; ANTIOXOY to right, NIKATOPOΣ to left / Zeus Bremetes advancing to left, extended left arm draped with aegis, preparing to hurl thunderbolt in right hand; BAΣIΛEYONTOΣ to right, ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ to left, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ in exergue; in left field, wreath above eagle standing to left, wings outstretched; monogram in right field. Glenn 121-8 (O21/R? - [some rev. dies missing from plates]); Bopearachchi 13A; Mitchiner 143 var. (this monogram unlisted); SNG ANS 258 var. (monogram); HGC 12, 84. 16.60g, 31mm, 12h.

Good Very Fine. Very Rare.

From a private UK collection.

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Price realized 3'000 GBP
Starting price 1'800 GBP
Estimate 3'000 GBP
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