Lot 41

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes, 'Zeus' type, Silver Tetradrachm

Auction # 8 Lucknow ( Floor & Realtime Online Auction )


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 4000 - 6000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Mitchiner # MAC 2226
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
24.22 mm
Weight
8.71 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
c. 56-25 BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes (c. 56-25 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 8.71 gms, 24.22 mm, 'Zeus' type, Obverse: King mounted on horse. holding a spear. Greek legend BASILEOS BASILEON MEGALOU AZOU around, Reverse: Greek god Zeus holding thunderbolt and staff. Monogram in the right field. Kharoshthi legend “MaharajasaRajarajasaMahatasaAyasa” around, Mitchiner # MAC 2226, A small hole at 4 O clock Obverse position, very fine, rare.