INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes. Circa 58-12 BC. CU (18mm, 2.43 g, 9h). Fine.Electronic Auction 567 Central Asian, Copper Estimate: $ 100 |
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INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes. Circa 58-12 BC. CU (18mm, 2.43 g, 9h). Azes seated cross-legged on cushion, holding whip and sword; uncertain Kharosthi letter (jha or or na) to left / Hermes standing left, raising hand and holding kerykeion (caduceus); uncertain controls in fields. Cf. Senior 107 (for type); cf. HGC 12, 672 (same). Rough dark brown surfaces, worn at high points, areas of encrustation and pitting, cleaning marks. Fine. |