Central Asia and Greater Gandhara, Scythian Nomads / Yueh-Chihin, Silver Tetradrachm,12.83

Central Asia and Greater Gandhara, Scythian Nomads / Yueh-Chihin, Silver Tetradrachm,12.83g, imitative coinage of Indo Greek ruler Eucratides posthumously, Obv: Bust of king wearing helmet, executed crudely, Rev: Dioskuroi on horseback, crude Greek legend “Basileos Megalou Ukratidou”, extra letters “NA” below the horse on right (MAC# 1863-1865). Very fine+, extremely rare.These imitations were largely attributed to migrating bands of Scythian nomds like the Yueh-Chih, out of which emerged later Empires like the Kushans. The letters ‘NA’ below the horse are interesting, because we know of a loc

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Auction: Auction #74 · Oswal Antiques · 2018-09-01 · Estimate: ₹ 75000 - ₹ 80000

Category: Ancient : Indo Scythians

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