Roma Numismatics

Auction XXIII  –  24 - 25 March 2022

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXIII

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 24.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Fr, 25.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

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.

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Price realized 800 GBP
Starting price 450 GBP
Estimate 750 GBP
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