Lot 631
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Strato II, circa 25 BC-AD 10. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.24 g, 1 h), with Strato III Philopator. Uncertain mint in Jammu-Akhnoor. BACIΛEΩC CΩTHPOC CTPATΩNOC KAI ΦIΛ CTPATΩNOC Diademed and draped bust of the aged Strato II. Rev. Maharajasa tratarasa Stratasa putrasa casa priyapita Stratasa ('of Great King Strato the Savior and his son Strato' in Kharoshthi) Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield in her left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand. HGC 12, 476. About very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

Strato II was one of the last Indo-Greek kings to rule on the Indian subcontinent. This type, with an aged portrait and with a longer legend mentioning another Strato, indicates that Strato II was ruling jointly with his son (or grandson) Strato III.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
70 CHF
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Closed
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Number of bids:
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Time left:
Closing time: 15-Aug-20, 19:15:00 CEST
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