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LOT 2659
Ancient Greek Coins - Indo-Scythian - Azes I or II - King Seated Tetradrachm 58-2 B.C.
Obv: BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOY AZOY legend with Azes sitting facing, cross-legged on couch with sword on lap, holding statuette in extended right hand. Rev: 'Maharajasa Rajadhirajasa Mahatasa Ayasa' in Karoshti with Hermes standing front, looking left, holding caduceus in left hand and raising his right hand; monograms to left and right. Good fine.(10.34 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer.
Literature
Hoover HGC 662 (Azes I); Mitchiner Indo-Greek 861f (Azes II).
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LOT 2659
Ancient Greek Coins - Indo-Scythian - Azes I or II - King Seated Tetradrachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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