INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azilizes, circa 85-45/35 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 9.37 g, 1 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or western Gandhara. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ / ΑΖΙΛΙCΟΥ King on horseback to right, holding spear; to upper right, Karoshti 'phre'; to right, Karoshti 'da' (?). Rev. 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayalishasa' (in Karoshti) Nike standing front, head to left, holding lotus in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder; to left, monogram; to right, Karoshti 'si'. HGC 12, 568. Slightly porous, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 130 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |