Indo-Scythians (35 BC - 5 AD)
- The Indo-Scythian AR Tetradrachm is certified XF Condition by NGC
- This coin is a tetradrachm struck around 58 BC by King Azes of Bactria in present-day Afghanistan
- The obverse design is inspired by ancient Greek designs and show King Azes holding a wreath and whip while astride a horse. The legend, written in Greek, reads “of the Great King of Kings Azes”
- The reverse shows Athena standing holding shield and spear, and the obverse phrase reads on the back in Indian script
The Scythians were nomads who came out of central Asia and settled an area that spanned from India to Bulgaria. They were despised for their constant invasions, and over the course of almost a century. They destroyed the Greeks in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Scythia had many areas including Bactria, located where Afghanistan Tajikistan and Uzbekistan meet today.
“The wise men of the east,” as described by the Bible, were guided by the Star of Bethlehem to find baby Jesus. Christian tradition has the number as three wisemen (the Magi) named Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar. Some believe that Caspar was a representative sent by “The Great King” Azes II of ancient Bactria. His travels were financed by the silver Tetradachms issued by Azes, who ruled the area from 35 B.B. to 5 A.D.
These coins were inspired by ancient Greek designs with a depiction of the King on horseback and a standing figure of Athena. The obverse legends are written in Greek and the reverse in Indian script. These coins are among the earliest bilingual coins.
With historical significance encased in each coin, these tetradrachms are sure to add value to any size collection. Each coin comes housed in a museum grade holder and has been certified by NGC.
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| Description | The Scythians were nomads who came out of central Asia and settled an area that spanned from India to Bulgaria. They were despised for their constant invasions, and over the course of almost a century. They destroyed the Greeks in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Scythia had many areas including Bactria, located where Afghanistan Tajikistan and Uzbekistan meet today. “The wise men of the east,” as described by the Bible, were guided by the Star of Bethlehem to find baby Jesus. Christian tradition has the number as three wisemen (the Magi) named Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar. Some believe that Caspar was a representative sent by “The Great King” Azes II of ancient Bactria. His travels were financed by the silver Tetradachms issued by Azes, who ruled the area from 35 B.B. to 5 A.D. These coins were inspired by ancient Greek designs with a depiction of the King on horseback and a standing figure of Athena. The obverse legends are written in Greek and the reverse in Indian script. These coins are among the earliest bilingual coins. With historical significance encased in each coin, these tetradrachms are sure to add value to any size collection. Each coin comes housed in a museum grade holder and has been certified by NGC. |
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