| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 1995 Price realized: 801 CHF (Approx. 911 USD / 846 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes, circa 58-12 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 9.67 g, 1 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or western Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY Zeus standing left, holding long filleted scepter in his left hand and raising his right. Rev. 'Maharajasa raja rajasa Ayasa' (in Karoshti) Nike standing right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder; to lower right, monogram. Mitchiner 737a. Senior 76.4T. Beautifully toned and very well preserved, a really attractive piece. Struck from somewhat worn dies and the obverse a bit off center, otherwise, about extremely fine. From the collection of François Righetti, ex Cayón, 11 December 2008, 1022, Classical Numismatic Group Mail Bid Sale 75, 23 May 2007, 677 and Leu Numismatik 91, 10 May 2004, 207. Starting price: 200 CHF |  |
