Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF BAKTRIA, Heliokles I Dikaios (c. 145-130): Tetradrachm, struck at Aï-Khanoum

Obverse: bust right wearing Macedonian chlamys and royal diadem

Reverse: βασιλεωσ ηλιοκλεουσ δικαιου: Zeus standing facing, draped with himation around waist and across left shoulder, holding ornate sceptre and thunderbolt; monogram [κδhρ] to left

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.62g/12h

References: Carfrae 304; Bopearachchi 1U; Lockett 3362

Condition: Very and toned £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Prof. E.L. Jonas Collection, Glendining Auction, London, 18 January 1949, lot 173