Lot 229

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes Silver Tetradrachm

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Catalog Reference #
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Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
23.78 mm
Weight
8.75 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
c. 1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes (c. 1st Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm (Indian Standard), 8.75 gms, 23.78 mm, Obverse: King in armour and on horseback to the right, holding whip, Greek legend around reading as ‘BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOU AZOU’, Reverse: Zeus standing to right, holding sceptre in outstretched right hand, Kharoshti legend around reading as ‘MaharajasaRajarajasaMahatasaAyasa’, Monogram and Kharoshti control mark seen, very fine, rare in this grade.