Lot 128

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes II Silver Tetradrachm

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 4000 - 5000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 854i
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
23.94 mm
Weight
9.55 gms
Denomination
Rupee
Calendar/Year
1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes II (1st Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm (Indian standard), 9.55 gms, 23.94 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 ‘maharajasarajarajasamahatasa / ayasa’, MIG # 854i, very fine, very scarce.