One of a group of 129 ancient coins comprising 120 Greek and Roman Provincial bronzes (including two silver coins), 1 Celtic gold, 4 Parthian bronzes, 1 Elmaid bronze, 1 Norman bronze from Sicily, 2 modern forgeries of Hellenistic coins, 1 modern UK coin, and 6 banknotes.
Mint:
Taxila Sirsukh
Ruler:
Azes II (35 BC-12 BC)
Azes II (c. 35 BC-AD 5), Indo-Scythian kingdom, Taxila Sirsukh, AR drachm. King mounted on horse r. Rev. Pallas standing r. (Mitchener 2309), 2.21g. Bought in Gandhara.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (1997-12-05) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.
Circa -0035 - Circa 5
Object composed of silver Weight 2.21 g
Accession number: CM.2421-1997
Primary reference Number: 271983
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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