Watch List notes:

BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Agathokles, circa 185-180 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 3.40 g, 12 h), Baktra. Diademed and draped bust of Agathokles to right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕOYΣ Zeus standing front, holding figure of Hekate in his outstretched right hand and scepter his in left; Hekate holds torch in each hand; in inner left field, monogram. Bopearachchi 2B. HGC 12, 90. MIG 138a. Very rare. Beautifully toned and boldly struck in high relief. Somewhat rough, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of J.B. Haarhuis, ex Lanz 117, 24 November 2003, 432 and Auctiones AG 25, 19-21 June 1995, 544.