Kingdom of Bactria, Diodotus I, Gold Stater. Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. This lustrous and pleasing ancient gold coin that was struck by Mint A, near. Aï Khanoum, in the name of the Seleukid monarch Antiochos II of Syria. A very handsome portrait of excellent Hellenistic style perfectly struck on full flan. Rare without the typical test cut. Diademed head of Diodotos I facing right. Naked Zeus striding left, seen from behind, BAIE down right side, ANTIOXOY down left side, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand and holding aegis draped over outstretched left arm; in inner left field, N above eagle standing left. Since 1961, our corporation, H. Has proudly served the San Diego and Southern California region. We are members of the most prestigious numismatic organizations and networks in the United States, including: American Numismatic Organization (ANA – Life Member), Professional Numismatists Guild PNG – Joel D. 391, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), and Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). Items graded and or authenticated by a third party grading service, i. PCGS, NGC, ICG, ANACS, etc. Are not returnable for any reason. The item “Kingdom of Bactria, Diodotus I, Gold Stater, NGC AU Lustrous Ancient Gold Coin” is in sale since Sunday, July 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Greek (450 BC-100 AD)”. The seller is “perlincoinsandjewelry” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Coin Type: Ancient
- Composition: Gold
- Certification Number: 4934171-005
- Certification: NGC
- Denomination: Stater
- Grade: AU