Chalkon - Azes Balarama Type

€2.00
IssuerIndo-Scythian Kingdom
Year58 BC - 12 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 400 AC)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.96 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueSquare (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 12#683 , Senior#78.1
Obverse descriptionGod Balarama walking left with knobbed scepter. Rectangular dotted border, Greek legend around
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ AZES
Reverse descriptionFemale Deity (Lakshmi?) facing right with lettering around, monogram on bottom.
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Rajatirajasa mahatasa Azes)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (58 BC - 12 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2863468460
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