Ancients
BACTRIA. Early Hellenistic era. Sophytes (?). Ca. 325-294 BC. AR hemidrachm (1.64 gm). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5. Imitating Athens. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with laurel leaves above brow plate and vine scroll on bowl / Owl standing right, head facing, olive spray and crescent moon behind. HGC 12, 9 (R2). Rare. Dark toning over somewhat rough surfaces.
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Estimate: 300-400 USD