Baktria, 'Athenian Series' AR Drachm. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region, circa 261-239/8 BC. Local standard. Head of Athena to right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl / Owl standing to right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘE before. Roma XIV, -; SMAK pp. 64-70; Bopearachchi, Sophytes -; SNG ANS 7-8; HGC 12, 6. 3.44g, 14mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine. Very Rare.
From the Professor Shir Mohammad Collection.