BACTRIA OR PARTHIA. Sophytes or Andragoras, circa 305-294 or 246/5-239/8 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 3.51 g, 6 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing modified Attic helmet, disc earring and pearl necklace. Rev. Eagle standing left, head right; above, caduceus and grape bunches on stalk. Bopearachchi, Sophytes Series 2A. Cf. SNG ANS 14-6 (no caduceus). Attractive dark find patina. Roughness, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group MBS 63, 21 May 2003, 919.