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LOT 3391

Baktria, Uncertain Mint AR Diobol. Circa 4th century BC.

Forepart of boar to right, monogram or symbol below / Head of roaring lion to right. Cf. CNG 87, 604; cf. CNG E-243, 153; cf. CNG E-225, 159; otherwise unpublished. Very Fine. Extremely rare.(1.09gr, 10mm, 6h.).

Provenance

Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 57, 30 May 2019, lot 575.
Property of a London antiquarian.

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LOT 3391

Baktria, Uncertain Mint AR Diobol.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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