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Lot 504: India, Indo-Scythians. Azilises. Ca. 85-45 B.C. AR drachm. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)
- Starting Bid: $90
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
Azilises. Ca. 85-45 B.C. AR drachm (18 mm, 1.90 g). Azilises on horseback, holding lowered spear; Greek legend around / City goddess standing left, holding brazier and filleted palm frond; Kharoshthi letter Sa in left field, with monogram to left; Sam in right field; Kharoshthi legend around Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa/ Ayalishasa (of Great King, King of Kings, Alizises the Great). HGC 12, 579; Senior 56.10D. Rare with Kharoshthi letter Sa in left field. Choice. Very fine.
An attractive specimen on a broad flan, with the king's name AZIΛICOY clearly visible. Â This variety is listed by Senior (56.10D), but not illustrated.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 504
- Listing #: 178342
- Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:47:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $150