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Tetradrachm - Azes II Taxila Sirsukh 35 BC - 5 AD
Silver | 9.64 g | 23 mm |
Issuer | Indo-Scythian Kingdom |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 35 BC - 5 AD |
Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 400 AC) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 9.64 g |
Diameter | 23 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#101510 |
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Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pallas standing facing to Right, Kharoshti legend around
Translation: MAHARAJASA RAJADIRAJASU MAHATASA AYASA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Taxila Sirsukh mintMitchner ACW 2449-2450
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Azes II (Taxila Sirsukh) 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 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 Kharoshthi script and the depiction of a lion, which is a common motif in Indian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the Indo-Scythian Kingdom's diverse cultural heritage and its position as a crossroads between the Greek and Indian worlds.