Indo-Scythian Kingdom – Azes I

AE Tetradrachm

Date: c. 57–35 BC

Weight: 13.16 g

Diameter: 25.6 mm

Die axis: 5h

Obverse:

Humped bull standing right on ground line; monogram above.

Greek legend around:

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΖΟΥ

(“Of the King of Kings, the Great Azes”).

Reverse:

Lion standing right on ground line; monograms above.

Kharoshthi legend around:

maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa ayasa

(“Of the Great King of Kings Azes”).

Condition:

Very Fine. Dark green-brown patina. Legends mostly visible though weak in places. Minor surface roughness and light corrosion typical for Indo-Scythian bronze issues. Centering slightly uneven but types clear.