BACTRIA, Heliokles II Dikaios, (c.90-75 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.26 g), obv. diademed draped bust of Heliokles II to right, **BASILEWS DIKAIOU HLIOKLEOUS*, rev. Zeus standing facing brandishing thunderbolt and holding long spear, monogram to left, (cf.S.7640 (incorrect ruler), Bop. Series 2D, SNG ANS 1143, Bopearachchi & Rahman 465, HGC 12, 381). Dark patina, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Ex CNG eSale 139, 10 May 2006 (lot 151).