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Tetradrachm of Azes I, Scythia

Tetradrachm of Azes I, Scythia

r. 90-40 BCE

Azes I

Greek

Obverse: BASILOES BASILEON MEGAROU AZOU; king, holding spear, mounted on horse walking r. Reverse: [Kharosti inscription]; city goddess standing l. holding palm and lamp; symbols to l. and r.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Late

Coins