Indo Scythian king Azilises Silver Tetradrachm
2024-10-21 Mon
Indo-Scythian king Azilises ruled the region of Gandhara from 51 BCE to 35 BCE.This silver tetradrachm of King Azilises weighs 9.42g.
The obverse features King on horseback, holding a whip; Greek monogram is on the right, Greek Legend ‘BASILEOS BASILEON MEGALOU AZILISOU’ (Basilios Basilion Megaloy Azilisoy) around. The reverse features Dioskouroi standing facing, each holding a spear; Kharosthi letters ‘Ra’ and ‘Sa’ to the left and monogram to right, Kharosthi legend ‘Maharajasa Mahatasa Ayilishasa’ around.
Image Courtesy: Classical Numismatic Gallery
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