Indo-Scythian Kingdom, Azes II, Circa. 35–12 BCE, BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY, Denomination: Tetradrachm, Weight: 6.64 grams, Diameter: 23.13 mm, Probably Taxila mint, Reference: BMC #93, about very fine, + extremely rare.

Obverse: King mounted on horse, holding a whip, Kharoshthi letter in front; Greek legend BASILEOS BASILEON MEGALOU AZOU around.

Reverse: Greek goddess ‘Pallas Athena’ holding a shield, Greek and Kharoshthi monograms in the left and right fields; Kharoshthi legend Maharajasa Rajarajasa Mahatasa Ayasa around.

Azes II was one of the prominent rulers of the Indo-Scythian Kingdom, ruling approximately between 35–12 BCE. His reign marked the consolidation of Scythian power in northwestern India after the Indo-Greek decline. This bronze tetradrachm features the king on horseback, symbolizing martial strength, and Pallas (Athena) on the reverse, reflecting Hellenistic influence. The coin represents a cultural fusion of Greek and Central Asian traditions, making it historically significant and rare.

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