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Maker(s):Azes (minted under)
Culture:Indo-Scythian
Title:Tetradrachm of Azes
Date Made:30-20 BCE
Type:Coin/Numismatic
Materials:Silver
Place Made:Asia; Pakistan; Taxila or Sirkap
Measurements:Overall: 15 mm (diameter); 2.238 g
Accession Number:  MH 2021.5.115
Credit Line:Gift of Julie Dupree Gill (Class of 1977) from the Dupree Collection
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: King Azes II on horseback with his arm extended. Legend in Kharoshti.
Reverse: Zeus wearing a plate armor and scepter holds aloft Nike, winged victory. Legend in Kharoshti.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; numismatics; deities; horses; monarchies; text

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