INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes, circa 58-12 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 9.52 g, 7 h), uncertain mint in western Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZOY King on horseback to right, raising his right hand and holding whip in his left; to right, Kharoshthi 'kra'. Rev. 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa' ('of Great King, King of Kings Azes the Great' in Karoshti) Athena standing right, raising her right hand in blessing and holding shield in her left; behind her back, spear; to left and right, monograms. HGC 12, 637. Senior 98.328T. Very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s.
Price realized | 65 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |