Lot 113

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azilises Silver Tetradrachm

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 5000 - 6000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Hoover # 50.1
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
extremely fine
Diameter
26.77 mm
Weight
9.66 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
c. 57-35 BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azilises (c. 57-35 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 9.66 gms, 26.77 mm, Obverse: King on horseback to right, holding spear and whip, Greek legend around ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZIΛICOY’, Reverse: Athena, holding aegis (shield) and hurling thunderbolt, Monograms on either side, Kharoshti legend around reading ‘maharajasarajarajasamahatasaayalishasa‘, Hoover # 50.1, extremely fine, very rare.