Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 24125 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 39: Ancient Coins, featuring the Little Busby Hoard of Roman Denarii - e-Auction
Lot: 1235

Kingdom of Baktria, Diodotos II, in the name of Antiochos II (c. 250-230 BC), AR Tetradrachm, diademed head of Diodotos right, rev. BASILEOS ANTIOXOY, Zeus striding left, hurling thunderbolt, with aegis over left arm, eagle at feet, wreath in left field, monogram to inner right field, TA to outer right field, 16.32g (Bopearachchi, Series 2, C. 1 var.; cf. Peus Auction 333, lot 522 (dies)), rare, lightly toned and near very fine

Provenance

Collection of a Scots Lawyer, Spink Auction 3014, 8 October 2003, lot 127

Purchased March 1985

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for
£380

Starting price
£280