Watch List notes:

BAKTRIA, Local Issues. Sophytes, circa 280/78-270 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 3.53 g, 7 h), Attic standard, uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Male head to right, wearing laureate and crested Attic helmet. Rev. ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ Rooster standing right; above, kerykeion. Bopearachchi, Sophytes 3 var. (hemidrachm). HGC 12, 14. SNG ANS 21-24. Darkly toned and very attractive. Good very fine.


From a collection of coins from Central Asia.