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LOT 2739
Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom, Apollodotos I Soter AR Drachm. Circa 180-160 BC. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. Square module.
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, elephant standing to right; monogram of ΠΙ below / 'Maharajasa Apaladatasa tradarasa' in Kharosthi, Zebu standing to right; monogram of ΠΙ below. Bopearachchi 4G; SNG ANS 337-43; HGC 12, 119. Good Very Fine. Areas of delamination.(1.35gr, 16mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 2739
Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom, Apollodotos I Soter AR Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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