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3109
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Ancient Silver Coin, Indo-Scythian Kingdom, Azes, AR Tetradrachm, c. 58-12
3109
3
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 18.300 x 18.300 x 3.600mm
- Weight (g)
- 2.004
- Colours
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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: 18.3x18.3x3.6 mm
Weight: 2.004 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.
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 18.300 x 18.300 x 3.600 mm
- Weight (g)
- 2.004
- Colours
-
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: 18.3x18.3x3.6 mm
Weight: 2.004 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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