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Triton XXV 11-12 Jan 2022
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Diomedes Soter. Circa 115-105 BC. AR Tetradrachm (19mm, 9.88 g, 12h). BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ ΔIOMHΔOY, diademed and draped bust right / Maharajasa tratarasa Diyumitasa in Kharosthi, the Dioskouroi on rearing horses right, holding palm fronds and spears; monogram to lower right. Bopearachchi 3A; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; SNG ANS 1215; MIG Type 347a; HGC 12, 279. In NGC encapsulation 2051085-002, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Outstanding portrait. Very rare.
From the Melinda Collection.
Like his near-contemporary Philoxenos, Diomedes seems to have ruled over parts of the Paropamisadai, Punjab and Gandhara. His reverse type copies the famous issues of Eukratides I the Great, but whether this implies a familial connection or simply seeks to portray Diomedes as a great ruler and conqueror like Eukratides is unknown.
From the Melinda Collection.
Like his near-contemporary Philoxenos, Diomedes seems to have ruled over parts of the Paropamisadai, Punjab and Gandhara. His reverse type copies the famous issues of Eukratides I the Great, but whether this implies a familial connection or simply seeks to portray Diomedes as a great ruler and conqueror like Eukratides is unknown.