Lot 31

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Apracha Rajas of Bajaur, Vijayamitra (12 BC to 20 AD), Silver Tetradrachm, 8.98 gms, 22.88 mm, Obv: King on horseback to right holding whip, partial Greek legends 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY' around, Rev: Pallas standing, holding long spear and small shield, nandipada to left, monogram to right with partial Kharosthi legends 'Apraca rajasa Vijayamitrasa' around, Senior # 175.241, very fine+, very rare.

Note: Vijayamitra was an Apracha king who ruled in Gandhara, with his capital in Bajaur, from approximately 12 BC to 20 CE. As a significant supporter of Buddhism, he dedicated a Buddhist reliquary, known as in the Shinkot casket, and some of his coins feature the Buddhist Triratna symbol. He succeeded his predecessor Visnuvarma and was followed by his son, Indravasu.

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Apracharajas, Vijayamitra in the name of Azes, (c. 1st Century AD), Silver Tetradrachm (Indian standard), 8.98 gms, 22.88 mm, Obverse: Horse rider to right, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY’, Reverse: Pallas standing to right, right hand raised, spear and shield in left hand, Nandipada at left, Monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘MaharajasaRajarajasaMahatasaAyasa’, HGC # 12, Hoover # 717, about very fine, very rare.