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© British Museum
Tetradrachm - Imitation of Azes II 20 BC - 20 AD
| Billon | 9.38 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Scythian Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20 BC - 20 AD |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 400 AC) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.38 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#392244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tyche standing left, raising hand in gesture of benediction and holding cornucopia
Comment
Imitation Azes II coin minted by either Kharahostes, likely his successor, or Mujatria, the successor of Kharahostes. There are multiple variants in the text of the obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin originally minted by Azes II, a king of the Indo-Scythian Kingdom, but was actually minted by a different ruler or authority, possibly as a way to legitimize their own rule or to create a sense of continuity with the past. This highlights the complex political and cultural dynamics of the ancient world, where coins were often used as tools of propaganda and political legitimacy.
