INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes, circa 58-12 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 9.84 g, 12 h), Indian standard. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZOY King on horseback to right, raising his right hand and holding whip in his left; to right, Karoshti letter. Rev. 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa' (in Karoshti) Athena standing right, raising her right hand and holding spear and shield with her left; to left, monogram; to right, monogram. HGC 12, 637. Senior 98.103Τ. Nicely toned. Minor corrosion on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
Price realized | 130 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |