Lot 152

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes I Bronze Quadruple

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 3500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Hoover # 674
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
25.62 x 21.43 mm
Weight
8.45 gms
Denomination
Quadruple
Calendar/Year
1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes I (1st Century BC), Bronze Quadruple, 8.45 gms, 25.62 x 21.43 mm, Obverse: Poseidon standing facing with foot resting on river god, holding trident, Greek legend around on three sides ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY’ partially seen, Reverse: Yakshi standing facing, holding floral vines in each hand, monogram in left field, Kharoshthi legend around ‘maharajasarajarajasamahatasaayasa’ partially seen, Hoover # 674, very fine, rare.