Scythians, Azes, Tetradrachm 58-12 BC, very rare

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Scythians. Azes. AR Tetradrachm ca. 58-12 BC, 9.07 gr., 25 mm.
Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY; the king on horseback, wearing cataphract armor, to the right, holding whip in right hand; before horse’s forelegs: Kharosthi-monogram //
Reverse: 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa' ('of Great King, King of Kings Azes the Great' in Karoshti) Athena standing to the right, raising right hand and holding spear and shield in left; in left and right field monograms.

Ref.: Senior 98.148T.

Old cabinet tone. Sharply struck from fresh dies. Good Extremely Fine

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