Indo-Scythians, Azes, c. 58-19 BC, AR Tetradrachm. Pallas. Good VF. $95.00  
August 12, 2006
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Estimate:  US$ 125

Reign 	Indo-Scythians, Azes
Denomination 	AR Tetradrachm
Date Struck 	c. 58-19 BC
Mint 	Undetermined mint in Gandhara, west of Taxila.
Obverse 	BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOU AZOU. King on horseback right, holding whip; monogram before. 
Reverse 	Kharosthi legend. Maharajasa Rajadirajasa Mahatasa Ayasa. Pallas standing right, holding shield and spear; monograms at left and right.
9.37gm, 24mm
Reference 	Cf. MACW 2358+ (monogram set not listed).
Grade 	Good VF, lightly toned. Very nice example.
Comments 	Although early references tend to attribute this series of coins to two rulers, Azes I and Azes II, it is now generally accepted that there was only one Azes, who was succeded in Gandhara by the Indo-Parthian Gondophares circa 19 BC. Some debased issues in the name of Azes with blundered legends are posthumous issues of various successor states.