Lot 124

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes II Silver Tetradrachm

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2500 - 3000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 854i, Senior # 105.340T
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
23.70 mm
Weight
9.97 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
c. 1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes II (c. 1st Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 9.97 gms, 23.70 mm, Obverse: King mounted on horse to right, holding spear, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY’, Reverse: Zeus standing left, holding Nike in outstretched right hand, holding sceptre in left, Nike is holding a diadem, monogram at left, Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘maharajasarajarajasamahatasaayasa’, MIG # 854i, Senior # 105.340T, fine to very fine, rare.