Bactrian Greeks / Seleucids, AR diobol, Sophytos

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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 diobol, local standard

1.06 g, 10 – 11 mm

Uncertain mint in the Oxus region

OBVERSE: Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet

REVERSE: Cockerel standing to right, with wings closed; kerykeion behind, ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ to right

VF. RARE

References:

Z-276269 (this coin)

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