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Discover an authentic Indo-Scythian silver drachm attributed to King Azes (Azes I era), dated c. 57–35 BC. In this video I show the coin up close, go over the specs and design details (without focusing on legends), and then dive into the history of Azes and the Indo-Scythian Kingdom—one of the most fascinating “crossroads” periods in ancient numismatics.

Coin details (quick specs)

Type: Indo-Scythian silver drachm

Date: c. 57–35 BC

Size: 14 mm

Weight: 1.76 g

Obverse: Ruler on horseback, extending a whip

Reverse: Zeus standing left, holding Nike and a transverse scepter

Reference: Mitchiner 856c

Why this coin matters

The Indo-Scythians (Indo-Sakas) rose to power in the northwest Indian subcontinent, controlling key corridors connected to major centers like Taxila in the broader Gandhara region. Their coinage often blends Greek/Hellenistic iconography—like Zeus and Nike—with the realities of local rule, trade routes, and shifting empires. Coins like this are a compact snapshot of ancient cultural mixing across Central Asia, the Indus region, and the Hellenistic world.

If you’re into ancient coin collecting, world coins, Greek-style deities on ancient Indian coinage, or the history of Scythians / Saka peoples, this one is for you.
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