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LOT 3254
Kushan Rulers of Baktria, Wima Takto, Soter Megas AR Didrachm. AD 90-113.
Radiate, draped and diademed bust of Miiro right, holding ribboned arrow in raised right hand; three-pronged tamga in left field / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΣΩΤΗΡ ΜΕΓΑΣ, king on horse right, raising right hand. ANS 147-156; AWC 2964-7. Very Fine.(8.47gr, 22mm, 4h.).
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Property of a London, UK, private collector.
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LOT 3254
Kushan Rulers of Baktria, Wima Takto, Soter Megas AR Didrachm.
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 40 (for guidance only)
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