INDO-SKYTHIANS, Northern Satraps. Kharahostes. Circa 20-1 BC. BI Tetradrachm (20mm, 9.33 g, 6h). In the name of Azes. Near VF.Electronic Auction 566 Central Asian, Billon Estimate: $ 100 |
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INDO-SKYTHIANS, Northern Satraps. Kharahostes. Circa 20-1 BC. BI Tetradrachm (20mm, 9.33 g, 6h). In the name of Azes. Azes on horseback right, holding whip; tamgha to right; nandipada and pa in Kharosthi behind king’s head / Tyche standing left, raising hand in gesture of benediction and holding cornucopia; to left, Kharosthi letters bu and kha; monogram to right. Cf. Senior 139.30T (for type); HGC 12, –. Rough brown patina with traces of red, encrustation. Near VF. |