Lot 1018
Baktrian Kingdom. Agathokles. Silver Tetradrachm (16.74 g), ca. 185-170 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Agathokles right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΓAΘOKΛEOYΣ, Zeus standing facing, holding Hekate and scepter; Hekate holds torch in each hand; monogram to inner left. Bopearachchi 1D; SNG ANS 230. Boldly struck in very high relief. Fine style portraiture. Some minor areas of oxidation on the reverse. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Peter Corcoran Collection, Purchased from Edward Waddell online auction, October 2007.
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| Realized $1,740 |
