Ancient Bactria Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Sophytes , circa 280/78-270 BC. AR Drachm ( 16 mm, 3.53 g, 7 h), Attic standard, uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Male head to right, wearing laureate and crested Attic helmet. Rev. ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ Rooster standing right; above, kerykeion. Bopearachchi, Sophytes 3 var. (hemidrachm). HGC 12, 14. SNG ANS 21-24. Darkly toned and very attractive. Good very fine.
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