Chalkous - Azes II Indo-Scythian Kingdom

Chalkous - Azes II (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) - obverseChalkous - Azes II (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Indo-Scythian Kingdom
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 35 BC - 5 AD
Value Chalkon (1⁄48)
Currency Indo-Scythian - Drachm (200 BC to 400 AC)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.27 g
Diameter 16.1 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
197297

Obverse

Bull right with script surrounding

Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY

Reverse

Lion right with script surrounding

Lettering:
Maharajasa rajadhirajasa mahatasa
Ayasa

Translation: of Great King, King of Kings, Azes the Great

Edge

Plain

Comments

Commonly attributed to Azes II but there is debate about the existence of Azes II, with some claiming Azes I and Azes II were the same ruler.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (35 BC - 5 AD) 

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