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Lot 42: BAKTRIAN KINGS, Heliokles. circa 145-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 368)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $1,010
  • 8 Bid(s)
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BAKTRIAN KINGS, Heliokles. circa 145-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.86 gm; 33 mm). Baktra. Diademed and draped bust of Heliokles I to right / Zeus, nude to the waist, standing facing, holding winged thunderbolt in his right hand and lotus-tipped (?) scepter in his left; in inner left field, monogram. Bopearachchi 1U; HGC 12; 169; MIG 284o; SNG Cop. 642. Nice elegant style. Some area of light porosity. Well struck on a nice broad medallic flan. Full wreath. Choice Good VF.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 42
  • Listing #: 237303
  • Closed: Monday, November 8, 2021 3:13:40 PM CT
  • Estimate: $750