Indo-Skythians, Azilises Æ 26mm. Circa 85-45/35 BC. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑCΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ AZIΛIΣOY, Lakshmi seated facing on elephant, flanked by two elephants to either side / 'Maharajasa Rajadirajasa Mahatasa Ayilishasa' in Kharosthi, goddess standing to left, holding lamp and palm, monogram in upper left field. Senior 40.1 = HGC 12, 583. 13.13g, 26mm x 26mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Extremely Rare; reportedly only one other known example (in the British Museum), thus the only specimen in private hands. A coin of considerable iconographic interest.
From the Rubellite Collection.
Price realized | 800 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |