Lot 123

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes II Silver Drachm

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 4000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Ref # Senior ISCH 97.5Dv
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
extremely fine
Diameter
15.71 mm
Weight
2.00 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
c. 35-12 BC`

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes II (c. 35-12 BC), Silver Drachm, 2.00 gms, 15.71 mm, Obverse: Armoured king on horseback to right, holding a spear and a whip, Greek legend around ’BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY’, Reverse: Pallas standing to right, arm lowered, Monogram on left and right, Kharoshti legend around reading ‘maharajasarajarajasamahatasaayasa’, Ref # Senior ISCH 97.5Dv., extremely fine, very rare.