Lot 54

Ancient Indo Scythians Azes I Silver Drachm

Auction # 9 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 748
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
17.39 mm
Weight
2.22 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
58-12 BC

Ancient, Indo Scythians, Azes I (58-12 BC), Silver Drachm, 2.22 gms, 17.39 mm, Obverse: King mounted on horse to right, Greek legend around “BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY”, Reverse: Zeus standing facing front holding thunderbolt in right hand and a sceptre in left hand, Kharoshthi legend around reading “Maharajasa Rajarajasa Mahatasa  Ayasa”, MIG # 748, very fine, rare.