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LOT 3260
Kushan Rulers of Baktria, Wima Takto, Soter Megas CU Drachm Imitating Heliokles Type. AD 90-113.
Diademed and draped bust right / Corrupt inscription: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΗΛΙΟΚΛΟΥΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ, horse standing left with foreleg raised. SNG ANS 670-680; HGC 4, 177; MIG 507. Very Fine.(3.79gr, 20mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
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LOT 3260
Kushan Rulers of Baktria, Wima Takto, Soter Megas CU Drachm Imitating Heliokles Type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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