Ancient & Islamic Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGS OF BAKTRIA, Demetrios I (c. 200-180), Tetradrachm, diademed and draped bust right wearing elephant head-dress, rev. βασιλεωσ δημητριου, Herakles standing facing crowning himself with ivy wreath, holding club and lion-skin, ρκ monogram to left, 15.95g (SNG ANS 187-8). Minor porosity and traces of find patina, otherwise good very fine, lightly toned £400-£600