Indo Scythian AR Tetradrachm Azes I/II (c.58 BC) XF NGC

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Silver Drachm from the reign of Azes II, king of Bactria, present day Afghanistan, from 35 BC to 5 AD. He was a political descendant of Alexander the Great, who brought Greek culture to the East. It is thought to be part of the tribute paid to Jesus.

Coin Highlights:

One of the earliest known bilingual minted coins. Coin legends show Greek letters and Kharosthi script.

Graded Extra Fine by NGC and encapsulated in a sealed holder to protect your investment. Obverse: King on horseback right.

Reverse: Athena, Zeus or Poseidon with Scythian script (Styles may vary). Protect and display your Indo Scythian Tetradrachm in style by adding an attractive display or gift box to your order.

Much of Azes' coinage was issued before the birth of Christ, but some had to be struck on the day of Christ's birth, and all were in circulation when Christ lived.

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The Kharosthi script is an ancient script used in ancient Gandhara (primarily modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan) to write the Gandhari Prakrit and Sanskrit.