Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 1993

Price realized: 220 CHF   (Approx. 250 USD / 232 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azilizes, circa 85-45/35 BC. Tetradrachm (Billon, 27 mm, 9.59 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or western Gandhara. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ / ΑΖΙΛΙCΟΥ King on horseback to right, holding spear. Rev. 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayalishasa' (in Karoshti) Nike standing front, head to left, holding lotus in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder; to left, monogram and Karoshti 'dhra'; to right, Karoshti 'sam'. HGC 12, 568. Senior 56.13T. Nicely toned. Slightly porous and with a graffito on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of the renowned Swiss architect Max Vogt (1925-2019), privately acquired from E. Dietrich.

Starting price: 75 CHF