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ID:     74000457
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     GRAECO-BACTRIAN & INDO-GREEK
Issuer:     Strato I
Date Ruled:     Circa 125-115 BC
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Weight:     2.45 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     BASILEWS SWTHROS STRATWNOS, diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Description:     “Maharaja tratarasa Stratasa” in Karosthi, Athena Alkidemos, seen from behind, standing left, brandishing shield decorated with gorgoneion and thunderbolt; S to left at feet
Primary Reference:     Bopearachchi Série 02A
Reference2:     SNG ANS 990 var. (monogram)
Reference3:     MIG Type 309c
Reference4:     MACW 1923
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=96870
Grade:     EF, lightly toned
Notes:     Sale: Triton X, Lot: 457 Very rare, Bopearchchi cites only two examples: one in Calcutta, the other in a private collection.