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LOT 3052
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; monograms flanking. Senior 98.370T; Mitchiner, 848k. Very Fine.(9.35gr, 24mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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