Greek Coins. Kings of Bactria, Diodotos I and II, circa 250-230 B.C.
Stater in the name of Diodotus, mint A (near Aï Khanoum), AV 8.35 g. Diademed head of Diodotos r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΔIOΔOTOY Zeus advancing l., aegis draped over his arm, brandishing thunderbolt; at his feet, eagle standing l.; in l. field, wreath. SNG ANS 75. Bopearachchi 5A. SC 630.
A test cut on obverse and almost invisible traces of double striking on
reverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex New York sale XXV, 2011, 308.