Details
LOT 3026
Indo-Scythians, Azes AR Drachm. Circa 58-12 BC.
Pallas Series. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY, king on horseback to right, holding spear / Athena Alkidemos standing to left, holding shield and thunderbolt; monogram to left; a in Kharosthi to right. Senior 90.20D; HGC 12, 646. Very Fine.(2.32gr, 17mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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