Ancients: , INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Strato I Soter (ca. 105-85/80 BC). AR Indic tetradrachm (27mm, 8.51 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 1/5, ...

INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Strato I Soter (ca. 105-85/80 BC). AR Indic tetradrachm (27mm, 8.51 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 1/5, scratches. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ KAI ΔIKAIOY / ΣTPATΩNOΣ, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Strato right, seen from side / Maharajasa tratarasa dhramikasa Stratasa (Kharosthi), Athena advancing left, seen from behind, aegis shield on left arm, brandishing thunderbolt with right; Σ in right field. Bopearachchi 19B. HGC 12, 322 var. (Σ in left field). Attractive charcoal flan. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved