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BAΣILEΩΣ BAΣILEΩN MEΓALOY AZOY ("Great King of Kings Azes"), King on horse, holding whip, right / Kharoshti legend: Maharajasa Rajarajasa Mahatasa Ayasa ("The Great King of Kings Azes"), Pallas standing right, holding a long shield and a spear, right hand outstretched, monograms in fields. 24mm, 9.04 grams. Taxila Sirsukh B mint. Senior 848C. SKU Q179-48409 Azes II was king of Bactria from 35 BC to 5 AD. He is often associated with one of the three "Magi", the "Wise Men" or "Kings", who visited Jesus on the night of his birth according to the Gospel of Matthew. Please visit our ebay store for more interesting ancient coins: http://stores.ebay.com/Numismall-ACC-coins Unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. |