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Details
LOT 3026
Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom, Antimachos I Theos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 180-170 BC.
Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing kausia / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΘΕΟΥ ANTIMAXOY, Poseidon, laureate, standing facing, holding trident with right hand and filleted palm with left; monogram of ΔΙΦ to inner right. Bopearachchi 1A; SNG ANS 274-5; HGC 12, 106. Near Extremely Fine. Professionally cleaned.(17.30gr, 34mm, 12h).
Provenance
Acquired in 1995;
From a private collection.
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LOT 3026
Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom, Antimachos I Theos AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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