Description
Indo-Scythians, Azes II, AR Tetradrachm 35-12 BC HGC 12, 639, Ex Baldwin’s Vault
A nice example of this coin issued by the last Indo-Scythian king who some Biblical historians believe sent the Magi or Wise Men to Bethlehem. Worn but reasonably well detailed. Ex Baldwin’s Vault. Weight 9.43g.
O: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY, king on horseback r., holding whip aloft, Kharosthi letter before.
R: Kharosthi legend around Zeus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre, monograms in left and right fields.
I would grade this coin Good Very Fine but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified ancient coins I provide a grading opinion using the UK descriptive system. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
