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

 
Silver 9.65 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Indo-Scythian Kingdom
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
35 BC - 12 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm (200 BC to 400 AC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.65 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#46089
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Pallas standing

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Azes II (35 BC - 12 BC) from 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 Azes II, 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-like symbol that is reminiscent of the Dharmachakra, a symbol of Buddhism. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the Indo-Scythian Kingdom's position as a crossroads of trade and cultural exchange between the East and the West.