Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 613. Closing Date: Jan 
        10, 2005. KINGS of BAKTRIA. Diodotos I, in the 
        name of Antiochos II of Syria. Circa 255-235 BC. 
        AV Stater (8.33 gm, 6h). Mint A (near Aï 
        Khanoum). Estimate $5000 Sold For $3800 

      KINGS of BAKTRIA. Diodotos I, in the name of 
      Antiochos II of Syria. Circa 255-235 BC. AV Stater 
      (8.33 gm, 6h). Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). Diademed 
      head right / BASILEWS ANTIOCOU, Zeus advancing 
      left, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand, aegis 
      draped over extended left arm; in inner left 
      field, wreath above eagle standing left. Holt 
      Series A, Group 8; Bopearachchi Série 1A; SNG ANS 
      75; MIG Type 66a; SC 630; MACW -. EF, die flaw 
      above head. Rare without test cut. ($5000)

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