Tetradrachm - Azes (35 - 12 BC) (35 BC - 12 BC) front Tetradrachm - Azes (35 - 12 BC) (35 BC - 12 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Azes (35 - 12 BC) (35 BC - 12 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Azes 35 - 12 BC 35 BC - 12 BC

 
Silver 9.2 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Indo-Scythian Kingdom
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
35 BC - 12 BC
Currency
Drachm (200 BC to 400 AC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.2 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#352842
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Zeus Nikephoros standing left; Monogram to left, Kharoshthi letter to right

Script: Kharosthi

Translation: Maharajasa Rajarajasa Mahatasa Ayasa

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Azes (35 - 12 BC) coin from the Indo-Scythian Kingdom is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Indian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Azes, while the reverse side depicts a seated Zeus, a common motif in Greek coinage. However, the coin's design also incorporates Indian elements, such as the use of the Brahmi script to write the king's name and the presence of a wheel symbol, which is a common motif in Indian art and architecture. This blending of cultural influences reflects the Indo-Scythian Kingdom's position as a crossroads of trade and cultural exchange between the ancient Greek and Indian worlds.