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.