Macedonians / Seleucids in Bactria. Sophytos (246/5-235 BC)
Sophytos is a somewhat enigmatic historical figure, known primarily through inscribed artifacts and coins found in Bactria (modern Afghanistan and surrounding regions). His exact identity is debated, but he appears to have been a local ruler or official with Hellenistic connections during the period of Greek influence in Central Asia (3rd–2nd century BC)
AR drachm, local standard
3.16 g, 15 mm
Uncertain mint in the Oxus region
OBVERSE: Head of Seleukos right, wearing laurel wreathed Attic helmet decorated with spiral pattern on crest and eagle wings on cheek-guard, tied under chin
REVERSE: Cockerel standing right; kerykeion behind, ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ to right
Near VF
References:
Z-150458 (this coin)
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