Lot 18

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes I Bronze Penta-Chalkon

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Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
about very fine
Diameter
25.43 mm
Weight
11.09 gms
Denomination
Penta-Chalkon
Calendar/Year
90th-60th BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes I (90th-60th BC), Bronze Penta-Chalkon, 11.09 gms, 25.43 mm, Obverse: King mounted on horse to right, holding a whip, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY’, Reverse: Humped bull standing to left, monograms above, Kharoshthi legend around reading ‘Maharajasa Rajarajasa Mahatasa Ayasa’, about very fine, rare.