Lot 9

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes II Silver Drachm

Auction # 30 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2500 - 3000
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Catalog Reference #
MIG # 856, Sen # 105.601D
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
about very fine
Diameter
14.13 mm
Weight
2.29 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes II (1st Century BC), Silver Drachm, 2.29 gms, 14.13 mm, Obv: King mounted on horse to right, holding a whip, Greek legend around partially reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY’, Rev: Zeus standing to left, holding Nike in his outstretched right hand and a sceptre in his left hand, Monogram at left, Kharoshthi letter at right, Kharoshthi legend around reading partially as ‘MaharajasaRajarajasaMahatasa Ayasa’, MIG # 856, Sen # 105.601D, about very fine, very scarce.