Seleucids in Bactria. Antiochus I (281-261BC) Antiochus I Soter was one of the early Seleucid kings who played a key role in maintaining and expanding Greek control over Bactria and Central Asia. His reign marked the beginning of Hellenistic rule in Bactria, setting the stage for the later Greco-Bactrian Kingdom AE unit (1.78 g) OBVERSE: bust of Apollo facing right REVERSE: helmet, mint monogram to the right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ below (off flan) Minted at Aï Khanoum VF. RARE Reference: Z-321008 (similar coin) ♦Please, note that our prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE. No additional fees (such as Buyer’s Premium, PayPal commission, etc.) are applicable♦
