Lot 94

Ancient Greco Bactria Sophytes aka Saubhuti Silver Unit

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 5000 - 6000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 26c
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
9.92 mm
Weight
1.06 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
245-235 BC

Ancient, Greco Bactria, Sophytes aka, Saubhuti (245-235 BC), Silver Unit, 1.06 gms, 9.92 mm, Obverse: Head of Athena to right, Reverse: Eagle standing left with head turned right, Grape bunches on stalk above, Saubhuti is believed to be a smaller ruler (Vassal?) in Bactria contemporary or successor to Selucus, MIG # 26c, fine to very fine, very rare.