Struck in the name of Azes I–II, this AR tetradrachm belongs to one of the most fascinating crossroads coinages of the ancient world—where Greek artistry, Iranian nomadic power, and Indian tradition converged along the Silk Road.
Issued after c. 58 BC, Azes’ silver coinage reflects a cosmopolitan realm stretching across modern Afghanistan and northern India. The designs famously bridge cultures, pairing Greek legends and iconography with local scripts and symbols, making these coins both political statements and practical tools of international trade.
In Extremely Fine condition, this example preserves sharp detail and confident presence, allowing the hybrid artistry to stand out clearly. Such preservation enhances the coin’s visual authority and underscores its role as high-value silver that circulated widely among merchants, soldiers, and administrators moving between East and West.
Coins of Azes are not merely regional issues—they are global artifacts, minted for a world already connected by long-distance trade, diplomacy, and migration. Each piece is tangible evidence of how power adapted to multicultural realities centuries before the modern era.
A standout acquisition for collectors of Silk Road coinage, Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian history, or ancient silver that embodies cultural fusion at its finest.
Struck in the name of Azes I–II, this AR tetradrachm belongs to one of the most fascinating crossroads coinages of the ancient world—where Greek artistry, Iranian nomadic power, and Indian tradition converged along the Silk Road.
Issued after c. 58 BC, Azes’ silver coinage reflects a cosmopolitan realm stretching across modern Afghanistan and northern India. The designs famously bridge cultures, pairing Greek legends and iconography with local scripts and symbols, making these coins both political statements and practical tools of international trade.
In Extremely Fine condition, this example preserves sharp detail and confident presence, allowing the hybrid artistry to stand out clearly. Such preservation enhances the coin’s visual authority and underscores its role as high-value silver that circulated widely among merchants, soldiers, and administrators moving between East and West.
Coins of Azes are not merely regional issues—they are global artifacts, minted for a world already connected by long-distance trade, diplomacy, and migration. Each piece is tangible evidence of how power adapted to multicultural realities centuries before the modern era.
A standout acquisition for collectors of Silk Road coinage, Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian history, or ancient silver that embodies cultural fusion at its finest.
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