Tri-Chalkon- Azes II Indo-Scythian Kingdom

€393,769.00
IssuerIndo-Scythian Kingdom
Year35 BC - 5 AD
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentachalkon (5⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 400 AC)
CompositionBronze
Weight8.25 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
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Obverse descriptionKing seated cross-legged to front, head left, holding partly unsheathed sword in left hand and whip or ankus in right hand  King facing, seated cross-legged on cushion, Kharoshthi vi at left, Greek legend around: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZOY
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY
Reverse descriptionWinged Hermes standing, facing, holding caduceus, control marks to left and right. Hermes standing facing, monograms at left and right, Kharosthi legend around
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse letteringMaharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa / Ayasa
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (35 BC - 5 AD)  - -
Catalog ID7910510770
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