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 Tetradrachm - Azes 35 - 12 BC 35 BC - 12 BC
| Silver | 9.2 g | 24 mm | 
|   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 | 
|   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.