Indo Scythian Azes II silver Tetradrachm

Azes II, an Indo-Scythian king, reigned in the region of present-day Pakistan and India during the late 1st century BC. His rule is marked by the further expansion and consolidation of the Indo-Scythian influence in the Indian subcontinent. Azes II is known for his bilingual coinage, which featured Greek and Kharosthi scripts, reflecting the cultural syncretism of his reign. These coins often depicted symbols like the Greek gods and Buddhist motifs, underscoring the blend of Hellenistic and local traditions. Azes II's era contributed to the spread of Buddhism and facilitated trade along the Silk Road but His existence has been questioned. We have a small number of Tetradrachms from his reign which show the king on horseback on the obverse and on the reverse is Zeus standing holding Nike. These tetradrachms are offered in about Very Fine grade.