ANCIENT COINS, GREEK, Kingdom of Baktria, Diodotos I (c.255-235 BC), Gold Stater, in the name of Antiochos II, from the first Diodotid mint in eastern Baktria, struck c.255-250 BC, diademed head of Diodotos facing right, rev BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOX[OY], Zeus, viewed half from behind, with an aegis draped over his left arm, advancing left brandishing a thunderbolt, wreath above an eagle standing left with raised wings in inner left field, 8.32g, 6h (Houghton & Lorber, SC 629.2; SNG ANS 75). Light scratches on the reverse, good very fine.
Estimate: £3500-4000