Ancient Coins from the Collection of the Late Robert Erskine

KINGDOM OF BAKTRIA, Heliokles I Dikaios (c. 145-130): Tetradrachm, struck at Aï-Khanoum, bust right wearing Macedonian chlamys and royal diadem, rev. Zeus standing facing, draped with himation around waist and across left shoulder, holding ornate sceptre and thunderbolt; monogram κδh to left, βασιλεωσ ηλιοκλεουσ δικαιου, 16.86g/12h (Bopearachchi 1U; Lockett 3362; SNG ANS 645). Very fine, characterful portrait £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Ancient Coins from the Collection of the Late Robert Erskine.

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Spink auction 12009, 28 March 2012, lot 131