Indo-Skythian, Maues; AR Tetradrachm
Description:
Indo-Skythian Kingdom, Maues (90 - 57 BC). AR Tetradrachm. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY MAYOY; Zeus standing left, holding sceptre / rajatirajasa mahatasa moasa (Kharoshthi); Nike standing right, holding wreath and palm, monogram at right.
Diameter:
AR28 mm
Weight:
9,78 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
Mitchiner 699.a
Commentary:
perfectly centered, good metal, great surfaces with light patina
History:
Maues coinage shows a certain degree of assimilation of Greek deities in otherwise more Buddhist society.
Article Number:
036-08-01-41652