Indo-Scythians, Azes I, AR Tetradrachm (King on Horseback & Athena)

Includes glass top leatherette display box.

• Origin: Indo-Scythians of Central Asia
• Authority: Azes I
• Date: c. 48 - 25 BCE
• Denomination: AR (silver) tetradrachm
• Size: 24mm, 8.47g
• Type Number: BMC 92
• Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY - Azes on horseback right, holding whip; monogram before
• Reverse: Maharajasa rajadirajasa mahatasa ayasa, in Karosthi - Athena standing right, right hand extended, holding shield and spear; monograms to left and right
• Notes: Indo-Scythia was a region ruled by the Scythians from the 2nd century BCE to the 4th century CE, in what is now modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India. After Alexander the Great's invasion, their culture blended with Hellenistic influences, evident in their art, language, and coinage, showcasing a fusion of Greek and Scythian elements.

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