Ancient Silver Coin, Indo-Scythian Kingdom, Azes, AR Tetradrachm, c. 58-12
Item Information
| Dimensions (mm) | 16.3 x 15.5 x 3.5mm |
| Weight (carats) | 10.37 carats |
| Colors |
Origin: Indo-Scythian Kingdom, India, Taxila mint
Authority: Azes I-II
Denomination: Tetrdrachm
Composition: Silver
Date: circa 58-12 BC
Obverse: King on horseback right, holding spear in right hand and reigns in left; to right, Kharosthi letter (Ji)
Reverse: Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa (Kharosthi legend), Zeus left, holds in right hand, wreath-bearing Nike; in left, long sceptre; to left and right, Kharosthi letters
Size: 16.3x15.5x3.5 mm
Weight: 2.074 Gms
The Indo-Scythians were Scythians (Iranian Eurasian nomads), who migrated into Western South Asia in the 2nd century BC to 4th century AD. Azes I was a ruler of the Indo-Scythians. More recently it is theorised that Azes I and Azes II may in fact be the one and same person. Azes II is speculated to be one of the 3 wise men who visited Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
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