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Very Rare. From the 1960s Andragoras-Sophytes Group.

Lot 26: BAKTRIA, Sophytes. Ca. 305-294 BC. AR Didrachm. 'Athenian Series'.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 356)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $1,900
  • 3 Bid(s)
Description

BAKTRIA, Sophytes. Circa 305-294 BC. Silver Didrachm (8.04 gm; 20 mm). 'Athenian Series'. Hekatompylos mint. Circa 246/5-239/8 BC. Attic standard. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl; monogram of Andragoras(?) behind / Owl standing right, head facing; behind, prow and grape bunch on vine with leaf, ATE before. Bopearachchi, Sophytes Series 1A; SNG ANS 6; cf. Mitchiner 24; N&A 43-45; HGC 12, 3. Choice Superb EF. Very Rare. Lightly toned. From the 1960s Andragoras-Sophytes Group.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 26
  • Listing #: 189093
  • Closed: Monday, December 21, 2020 3:08:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $2,500