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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2726
People
Azes II, Indo-Scythian (r. 35 BCE - 5 CE)
Title
Drachm of Azes II, Scythia
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
35 BCE-5 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Scythia
Period
Hellenistic period, Late, to Early Roman Imperial
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/169732

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
1.82 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
drachm

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.2726
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: BASELEOS BASILEON MEGAROU AZOU; king, holding whip, mounted on horse walking r.
Reverse: [Kharosti inscription]; Athena standing facing, holding upraised spear and shield; symbols to l. and r.

Verification Level

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