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Baktria, Sophytes
AR Drachm. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region, circa 246/5-235 BC.
Obverse: Head of Seleukos(?) to right, wearing laurel wreathed Attic helmet decorated with spiral pattern on crest and eagle wings on cheek-guard; M on bust truncation
Reverse: Cockerel standing to right; kerykeion behind, ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ to right.
Reference: Jansari 47; Bopearachchi, Sophytes Series 3A, pl. I, 3; SNG ANS 21-23; Mitchiner 29b; HGC 12, 14. ,
Size: 16mm Weight: 2.72g, 6h. Conservation: Good Very Fine; edge chipped in two places, accounting for the lighter weight. Very Rare.
From the Professor Shir Mohammad Collection.
Referencia : GCV 6223
Colección : XIV b - Obscure Kings, Satraps and Rulers