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Auction: 12009 - The Magnus Collection, Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 136

Kingdom of Bactria, Antialkidas (c.115-95 BC), AR Drachm, 2.44g, diademed and draped bust right, baie nikhopoy antiakioy, rev. Zeus enthroned half left, holding wreath and palm branch in right hand, sceptre in left, traces of forepart of elephant on left, monogram on right, Karosthi legend (cf. SNG ANS 1066; cf. Bib. Nat. 10A), unlisted monogram, scarce variety, very fine, together with another Drachm, 2.78g, similar, but king wears kausia, and Zeus holds Nike and sceptre (SNG ANS 1085; Bib. Nat. 13A), almost very fine (2) Estimate £ 140-180

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