Watch List notes:

Baktria, Sophytes AR Hemidrachm. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region, circa 246/5-235 BC. Attic standard. Head of Seleukos(?) to right, wearing laurel wreathed Attic helmet decorated with spiral pattern on crest and eagle wings on cheek-guard / Cockerel standing to right; kerykeion behind, ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ to right. Bopearachchi, Sophytes Series 3a; SNG ANS 25; Mitchiner 30; Roma 69, lot 626 (sold for £1,200). 1.75g, 12h, 6h.

Near Extremely Fine; a charming specimen, attractive cabinet tone. Very Rare; among the finest known examples.

From the Professor Shir Mohammad Collection.