A very well preserved tetradrachm of Azes
Lot 1192
INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes, circa 58-12 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 9.67 g, 1 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or western Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY Zeus standing left, holding long filleted scepter in his left hand and raising his right. Rev. 'Maharajasa raja rajasa Ayasa' (in Karoshti) Nike standing right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder; to lower right, monogram. Mitchiner 737a. Senior 76.4T. Beautifully toned and very well preserved, a really attractive piece. Struck from somewhat worn dies and the obverse a bit off center, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of François Righetti, Leu Web Auction 28, 9-14 December 2023, 1995, ex Cayón, 11 December 2008, 1022, Classical Numismatic Group Mail Bid Sale 75, 23 May 2007, 677 and Leu 91, 10 May 2004, 207.
Starting price:
200 CHF
Hammer price:
1200 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
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Closing time: 13-Jul-24, 21:55:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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