Lot 92

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes I Silver Tetradrachm

Auction # 11 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 5000 - 6000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Hoover # 642, pg. 237
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
extremely fine
Diameter
25.49 mm
Weight
9.49 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes I (1st Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm (Indian standard), 9.49 gms, 25.49 mm, Obv: King mounted on horse to right, holding spear, Greek legend around ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY’, Rev: City Goddess standing to left, holding lamp and palm, monogram at left, Kharoshthi legend around ‘Maharajasarajarajasamahatasaayasa’, Hoover # 642, pg. 237, extremely fine, very scarce.