Indo Scythian Silver Drachm Azes I/II (57 BC - 5 AD) VF-XF

Product Details

Silver Drachm from the reign of Azes I/II, King of Bactria, present day Afghanistan, from 57 BC to 5 AD. The Azes were political descendants of Alexander the Great, who brought Greek culture to the East.

Coin Highlights:

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

Coin is in VF-XF (Very Fine - Extra Fine) Obverse: Azes on horseback right, holding a whip. Reverse: Pallas standing right, holding a shield, sceptre and torque.

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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