ANCIENT COINS, Greek, Kingdom of Baktria, Diodotos I and II (c.255-235 BC), Gold Stater, in the name of Antiochos II, from the first Diodotid mint in Eastern Baktria, struck c.255-250 BC, diademed head of Diodotos facing right, rev BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Zeus, viewed half from behind, with aegis draped over his left arm, advancing left, brandishing a thunderbolt, wreath above an eagle standing left with raised wings in inner left field, Σ on right, 8.31g, 6h (SNG ANS -; Bopearachchi -). Test-cut on obverse, good style, very fine and very rare.
Estimate: £600-800