BAKTRIA, Pre-Seleukid Era Sophytes. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Didrachm (6.03 g). 'Athenian Series'. mint in the Oxus region. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right,head facing; to upper left, prow of galley right above grape bunch. SMAK pp. 64-70; cf. Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 47/48 (for obv./rev. dies); cf. Bopearachchi, Sophytes, Group 1A. VF, toned, some roughness. Uniquely light weight for Didrachm. |