King Azes II Drachm Silver Coin 35 BC - 5 AD (azii)

Description On the small ancient silver coin from the Scythian empire, King Azes can be seen riding a horse while raising his hand and following a star.  Zeus is on the back, standing left, holding a scepter and a wreath bearing Victory. Size and Material Size: 15mm  Hand-fabricated 18kt recycled gold setting.   One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity. Chain not included; available separately.  See Chains Story Dated: circa 35 BC - 5 AD This is known as the 'Magi' coin as it is believed that King Azes II was one of the 3 Kings who traveled to Bethlehem.  The lettering on King Azes' coins was typically bilingual, featuring inscriptions in Greek and Kharoshthi. This reflects the cultural and linguistic influences in the region during that time, with the interaction between the Greek-influenced western regions and the Indian subcontinent.