Lot 41

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes II Silver Drachm

Auction # 21 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1000 - 1200
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 856, Mitch AC # 2432
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
15.85 mm
Weight
2.19 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
35th-12th BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes II (35th-12th BC), Silver Drachm, 2.19 gms, 15.85 mm, Obverse: King in armour and on horse back to the right, holding whip, Greek legend around partially reading as ‘BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOU AZOU’, Reverse: Zeus standing to left, holding Nike in outstretched right hand, Kharoshti legend around partially reading as ‘MaharajasaRajarajasaMahatasaAyasa’, Monogram and Kharoshti control mark seen, MIG # 856, Mitch AC # 2432, very fine, very scarce.