Bactrian, Local issues, 'Athenian Series' (Circa 295/3-285/3 BC). AR Tetradrachm. 14.78gm, 21.2mm, uncertain mint in the Oxus region around 295/3-285/3 BC. Local standard. Helmeted head of
Athena right, grape bunch behind helmet / Owl standing right, head
facing, AΘE before, olive sprig and crescent behind, grape bunch above tail. Zeno-358291 (It's me there) / Taylor,
Birds Group 2.3, 38 and 39 / Bopearachchi, Sophytes –; SNG ANS –; SMAK pp. 64-70; HGC 12, –. Good very fine, deeply toned. Very rare. |