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Lot 46: BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Demetrios I, circa 200-185 BC. Tetradrachm

AUCTION:  NBJ E-Auction 2, Ancient and Islamic Coins (Auction 360)

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

BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Demetrios I, circa 200-185 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 32 mm, 16.98 gm), Baktra. Diademed and draped bust of Demetrios I to right, wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. BASI?EOS - ?HMHTPIOY Youthful Herakles, nude, standing facing, crowning himself with a wreath with his right hand and holding club and lion skin his left; in inner left field, monogram. A beautifully toned and Hellenistic style. Very light doubling on the obverse otherwise Extremely Fine. RARE

Lot Details
  • Offered By: BIN JASSIM TRANS GLOBAL LLC
  • Lot #: 46
  • Listing #: 220641
  • Closed: Friday, April 23, 2021 4:15:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $5,500