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Drachm of Azes II, Scythia

Drachm of Azes II, Scythia

r. 35 BCE - 5 CE

Azes II

Greek

Obverse: BASELEOS BASILEON MEGAROU AZOU; king, holding whip, mounted on horse walking r. Reverse: [Kharosti inscription]; Athena standing facing, holding upraised spear and shield; symbols to l. and r.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Late, to Early Roman Imperial

Coins