We proudly presents this rare and unique:
Ancient Greco_Bactrian Gold Coin King Demetrius
Circa 200BC-180BC
Evaluation $500-$600
This auction shall begin at $1, as we are confident collectors will appreciate the value of this unique and rare item.
You are bidding on a beautiful and rare Greek Imperial era Gold Emperor Demetrius with excellent detail of an elephant cap with Hercules on reverse holding a club. Most inscriptions legible. This piece has been finely restored to its original condition; a fine buff polish leaving the outer finish in show condition. It was discovered directly along the ancient frankincense road (since before the 9th Century through Medieval era; this road was in heavy use and has become a treasure trove for collectors and metal detectorists).
Certificate of Authenticity
Item: Ancient Greco_Bacrtian Gold Coin Demetrius
Size: 15.55mm x 1.45mm
Provenance: Zafarana, Egypt
Material: 7.05g tests bet 22k-23k Gold; silver also detected (leading us to believe it was either heavily gold dipped/mixed)
Period: 200BC-180BC Greco Bacrian
Condition: Fully restored; excellent condition considering age
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- Highly Sought by Collectors of Unusual Antiquities
- Rings of this caliber regularly command $2200-$3000 in recent worldwide auction venues
- Ornate details
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On May-07-08 at 18:04:07 PDT, seller added the following information:
On May-07-08 at 18:41:23 PDT, seller added the following information:Revision: This coin is the equivalent weight of a Drachm
On May-12-08 at 19:05:34 PDT, seller added the following information:Correction Weight: 1.41g (7.05cts)