Indo-Scythian Kingdom – Azes II – Tetradrachm 35 BC – 12 BC

Indo-Scythian Kingdom, Azes II – Tetradrachm, 35 BC – 12 BC, Composition – Bronze, Weight 6.76 g, Diameter 24 mm, Obverse: King on horseback right, Reverse: Pallas standing, about very fine + Rare,

Azes II was one of the prominent rulers of the Indo-Scythian Kingdom, ruling approximately between 35 BC and 12 BC. 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.