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Ruler:
Azes II (35 BC-12 BC)
Mint:
Taxila Sirkap
(Uncertain)
Place of use:
Northern India
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.
Image(height): 24.88 mm
Image(width): 25.29 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
Circa -35 - Circa 1
Obverse issue mark illegible Kharosthi one; reverse issue marks Ro and box-Chi monogram, letter ra
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 135 degrees Weight 10.58 g
Inscription present: King in armour seated facing, head left, with sceptre and whip, on cushion, issue mark in field at left and legend around
Inscription present: Hermes standing left with caduceus, issue marks in field at left and right, legend around
Accession number: CM.LS.2004-R
Primary reference Number: 175920
SNG: VI 2004
Mitchiner: 861a
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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