Bactrian, Local issues, 'Athenian Series' (Circa 295/3-285/3 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Extremely rare
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Bactrian, Local issues, 'Athenian Series' (Circa 295/3-285/3 BC). AR Tetradrachm.
16.23gm, 21.6mm, uncertain mint in the Oxus region around 295/3-285/3 BC.
Attic standard. Head of Athena to right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl, MNA behind? / Owl standing to right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘE before.
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