Indo Scythian AR Tetradrachm Azes I/II c. Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos. The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive. One of the earliest known bilingual minted coins. Coin legends show Greek letters and Kharosthi script.
Graded Extra 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). Protect and display your Indo Scythian Tetradrachm in style by adding an attractive display or gift box.
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. This is not a photo of the actual item.