Greek Bactria - Zoilos II - 'Athena' - Imitative Drachm > Lot No. 0050

Description:
Circa 50-35 BC, contemporary imitation. Obv: BASILEWS SWTHROS ZWILOY legend with diademed and draped bust right. Rev: Karosthi legend around, Athena advancing left, holding aegis on horizontal shield; ODIKL monogram to right; Karosthi letter "ri" to left.

Measurements:
2.15 grams.

Condition:
Near extremely fine.

References:
See Sear 7708; Whitehead 535; BMC 4; see Wildwinds.com (this coin).

Estimate: £50 - 80 (EUR 60 - 100; USD 80 - 130)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities