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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1982.100.98
People
Azes II, Indo-Scythian (r. 35 BCE - 5 CE)
Title
Hexa-chalkon of Azes II, Taxila Sirsukh
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
35-5 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Taxila Sirsukh (Scythia)
Period
Kushan period, c.100 BCE-250 CE
Culture
Indo-Scythian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/169850

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
10.12 g
Die Axis
10
Denomination
hexas

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Mitchiner ACW 2380; BMC 144

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1982
Object Number
1982.100.98
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Humped bull standing to r. Greek inscription.
Rev.: Lion standing to r. Karosthi inscription.

Verification Level

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