Tetradrachm - Imitation of Azes II

Azes II remains one of the most contested figures in ancient numismatics — some scholars argue he never existed at all, with coins attributed to him representing a prolonged posthumous or imitative issue of Azes I continued by successor rulers who found the name dynastically useful. This piece falls squarely into that debate. The Senior 139 classification groups it among deliberate imitations, likely struck by local or regional authorities in the northwestern subcontinent who lacked the administrative apparatus of a centralized mint but needed acceptable currency for trade and taxation.

Billon content in this series varies considerably, suggesting episodic debasement rather than a controlled standard.