Lot 4130

Early Bactria, Pre-Seleukid Era, Imitation Athenian ‘Owls’, ca. 4th cent. - 305 BC., AR tetradrachm (14.72 g.), most likely struck on the Attic weight standard of c.16.96 g. Head of Athena in Attic helmet r. / ΑꙨЕ. Owl standing r., head facing. Olive sprig and crescent to l. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Very rare. General feature gVF, or even better, but show a black patina, lighter in weight and brittle on the edges. The provenance of the coins with these features can be traced back to the Mir Zakah II hoard. Very rare. Ref.: Sear 6156; MIG 13; Hoover 5