Indo Scythian AR Drachm Azes I/II (c.58 BC) CH VF NGC
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Silver Drachm from the reign of Azes II, king of Bactria, present day Afghanistan, from 35 BC to 5 AD. He was a political descendant of Alexander the Great, who brought Greek culture to the East. Thought to be part of the tribute paid to Jesus.
Coin Highlights:- One of the earliest known bilingual minted coins.
- Coin legends show Greek letters and Kharosthi script.
- Graded CH Very Fine by NGC and encapsulated in a sealed holder to protect your investment.
- Obverse: King on horseback right.
- Reverse: Athena, Zeus, or Poseidon with Scythian script (Styles may vary).
Much of Azes' coinage was issued before the birth of Christ, but some had to be struck on the day of Christ's birth, and all were in circulation when Christ lived. Add this piece of history to your cart today!
The Kharosthi script is an ancient script used in ancient Gandhara (primarily modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan) to write the Gandhari Prakrit and Sanskrit.
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