357, Lot: 211. Estimate $75. Sold for $45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes. Circa 58-12 BC. Fourrée Drachm (15mm, 1.92 g, 11h). BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY, king on horseback right, holding whip; before horse,
So in Karosthi / “Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa” in Karosthi, Athena standing facing, touching helmet with right hand and holding shield with left, spear on back; monograms flanking. Cf. Senior 96.40D. Good VF, toned.
From the Elwood Rafn Collection.