SILVER TETRADRACHM COIN INDO SCYTHIAN AZES II

SILVER TETRADRACHM COIN INDO SCYTHIAN AZES II
Silver Tetradrachm Coin Indo Scythian Azes II. High Grade Silver. Gregorian Calendar Year 35 to 12 BC. Greek And Kharoshti Text. Hellenistic Sakas Dynasty. This numismatic piece is a genuine original, has excellent credits and provenance. Coins attributed to Azes II use Greek and Kharoshti inscriptions, depict a Greek goddess as his protector, and thereby essentially follow the numismatic model of the Greek kings of the Indo-Greek kingdom, suggesting a high willingness to accommodate Greek culture. A novel difference of the Indo Scythians was to show the king on a horse, rather than his bust in profile as did the Greeks. Obv: King with coat of mail, on horse, holding a sceptre, with Greek royal headband. Greek legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΖΟΥ "The Great King of Kings Azes". Rev: Athena with shield and lance, making a hand gesture identical to the Buddhist vitarka mudra. Kharoshti legend MAHARAJASA RAJADIRAJASA MAHATASA AYASA "The Great King of Kings Azes", with the Buddhist triratna symbol in the left field.

Dimensions
D 24mm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition
Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.