065: Bactria. Agathokles, c. 185-170 BC. AR Tetradrach 
US $10,000.00
May-26-08
Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles


Bactria. Agathokles, c. 185-170 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.94 g), 
Merv mint(?). Diademed and draped bust of Agathokles right. 
Reverse: Zeus standing, facing, scepter in left hand and 
holding in right hand a figure of triple-faced Hekate, who 
holds two torches; BASILEOS AGAThOKLEOU, monogram at lower 
left. Bopear. Série 1D; SNG ANS 230; MIG type 137a; MACW 1677; 
Rahman 148-149. Splendid sculptural high relief portrait, 
finely struck on nearly round flan of choice metal. The 
obverse a superb rendering of an assertive man with an almost 
ironic air. NGC graded Uncirculated. 
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. 

Our item number 115724

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