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LOT 2884
Indo-Scythians, Azes AR Tetradrachm. Circa 58-12 BC.
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΖΟΥ, king on horseback to right, holding whip; letter in Kharosthi before / Athena standing to right, holding spear and shield in left hand and raising right; monogram to left, Γ(retrograde) and monogram to right. Senior 98.324T. Very Fine.(9.71gr, 24mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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