Lot 10008 – Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, Diodotus I Soter (c. 255-235 BC), AV stater, 8.26 g.

Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, Diodotus I Soter (c. 255-235 BC), AV stater, 8.26 g. (19 mm), test cut, in the name of King Antiochos II, c. 255-246 BC. Obverse: diademed head of Diodotos I right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ANTIOXOY Zeus nude advancing to left, seen from behind, his extended left arm draped with an aegis and preparing to hurl a thunderbolt with his right hand; at his feet to left, eagle standing left with raised wings; in inner left field, N.

XF with AU details, lustrous surfaces and well-centred. Test cut on the obverse.

Ex Chand Collection 6.3.05